CYGNUS (IMO 9401855)
CYGNUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,820 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,105. This size and type suggest it is configured for versatile bulk commodity transport. CYGNUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, and the North America West Coast over recent periods. It has operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 16 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 257394000
- Call sign: LAGO8
- Gross tonnage: 29105
- Deadweight: 50820 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 23/11/2023, Qingdao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/08/2026
- Registered owner: C-BULK KS (Norway)
- Ship manager: SEVEN SEAS CARRIERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: FLEET MANAGEMENT LTD-HKG (China)
- Last AIS position: 9°4.7′S · 028°6.4′W · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 18:23 UTC
- Destination: Houston (US HOU) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 10:18 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CYGNUS?
CYGNUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CYGNUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 50,820 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,105.
Which classification society maintains CYGNUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CYGNUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Asia and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also been recorded near the North America West Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for CYGNUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 August 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 23 November 2023.
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