ESPRIT LOTUS (IMO 9343443)
ESPRIT LOTUS is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 54,347, a gross tonnage of 43,621, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip cargo. ESPRIT LOTUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the New Guinea Pacific, and Australia and New Zealand. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 April 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 372394000
- Call sign: 3EIT6
- Gross tonnage: 43621
- Deadweight: 54347 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/04/2026
- Registered owner: MISUGA SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MISUGA KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°37.9′N · 136°57.8′E · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:01 UTC
- Destination: Kinuura (JP KNU)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ESPRIT LOTUS?
ESPRIT LOTUS is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ESPRIT LOTUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 54,347. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 43,621.
Which classification society manages ESPRIT LOTUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ESPRIT LOTUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for ESPRIT LOTUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 April 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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