IRON LADY (IMO 9385099)
IRON LADY is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,283 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,238. This configuration is typical for general cargo operations across diverse global trade routes. IRON LADY is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the South America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 December 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538007273
- Call sign: V7EK5
- Gross tonnage: 20238
- Deadweight: 32283 t
- Length overall: 177.13 m
- Beam: 28.4 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/12/2025
- Registered owner: IRON LADY SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: CETUS MARITIME SHANGHAI LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 10°38.4′N · 109°30.5′E · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 10:19 UTC
- Destination: Haiphong (VN HPH) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 12:04 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of IRON LADY?
IRON LADY is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for IRON LADY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,283 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,238.
Which classification society manages IRON LADY?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has IRON LADY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the South America East Coast. It has also been noted in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the port-state control record for IRON LADY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 December 2025. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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