BY HOPE (IMO 9407768)
BY HOPE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2006 and flying the Sao Tome and Principe flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,760 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,422. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. BY HOPE is classed by Asia Shipping Certification Services. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has operated under four former names and three different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 24 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sao Tome and Principe
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 668116397
- Call sign: S9A3197
- Gross tonnage: 4422
- Deadweight: 6760 t
- Length overall: 104 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 77 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 26/02/2026, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ZHEJIANG MINGDE SHIPPING CO (China)
- ISM manager: BESTWAY SHIPPING SERVICE LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 0°46.9′N · 117°50.4′E · at anchor · received 7 October 2026 at 03:59 UTC
- Destination: KOBEXINDO
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BY HOPE?
BY HOPE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BY HOPE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,760 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,422.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of Sao Tome and Principe. It has previously operated under three different flag states.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 24 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 90 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026. All-time records show 77 inspections since 2006 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 February 2026.
Where has BY HOPE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
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