HOWES JOANNA (IMO 9442641)
HOWES JOANNA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,785, a gross tonnage of 32,929, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. HOWES JOANNA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Asia, and Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under five different flags and three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636024256
- Call sign: 5LRS8
- Gross tonnage: 32929
- Deadweight: 56785 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 73 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: HOWES JOANNA SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager: HOWES SHIPPING PTE LTD (China)
- ISM manager: NINGBO ZRICH SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 12°46.6′N · 047°37.6′E · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 18:23 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 16 October 2026 at 08:45 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HOWES JOANNA?
HOWES JOANNA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HOWES JOANNA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,785 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,929.
Which classification society maintains HOWES JOANNA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HOWES JOANNA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast, East Asia, and Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent geographic operational areas.
What is the port-state control record for HOWES JOANNA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 73 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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