GOLDEN CLOVER (IMO 9367906)
IMPERATOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,981, a gross tonnage of 11,743, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for smaller-scale bulk cargo operations. IMPERATOR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the South America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 305021300
- Call sign: V2B2021
- Gross tonnage: 11743
- Deadweight: 18981 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 62 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/06/2023, Houston, Texas (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/06/2026
- Registered owner: ELF SHIPPING LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: YAKA GEMI ISLETMECILIGI SANAYI (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 40°51.0′N · 029°17.2′E · Speed 0.3 kn · received 16 April 2026 at 07:41 UTC
- Destination: Istanbul (IST) (TR IST)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of IMPERATOR?
IMPERATOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for IMPERATOR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,981. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,743.
Which classification society manages IMPERATOR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has IMPERATOR been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea and the South America East Coast. It has also operated in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for IMPERATOR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026. All-time records show 62 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 June 2023.
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