CAPE ASTRA (IMO 9435648)
CAPE ASTRA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 169,232 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 89,840, and a length overall of 290.493 metres. This size and capacity profile is characteristic of large-scale bulk commodities transport. CAPE ASTRA is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South China Sea, East Asia, and East Africa over recent periods. It has operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538003499
- Call sign: V7RG4
- Gross tonnage: 89840
- Deadweight: 169232 t
- Length overall: 290.493 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/12/2025
- Registered owner: RYMAN NAVIGATION SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CAPE SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 28°40.2′S · 016°49.8′W · Speed 8.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 15:48 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 12 November 2026 at 05:57 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CAPE ASTRA?
The vessel has a length overall of 290.493 metres and a beam of 45 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 17.823 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of CAPE ASTRA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 169,232 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 89,840.
Which classification society manages CAPE ASTRA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 December 2025. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has CAPE ASTRA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Singapore Strait and South China Sea, as well as East Africa and South Africa. It also operates within East Asia and South East Asia.
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