HEEMSKERKGRACHT (IMO 9443669)
HEEMSKERKGRACHT is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Netherlands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,672 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,611, and a length overall of 139 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional and coastal trades. HEEMSKERKGRACHT is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under three different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Netherlands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 244010871
- Call sign: PBOQ
- Gross tonnage: 9611
- Deadweight: 12672 t
- Length overall: 139 m
- Beam: 22 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 19/12/2023, Fremantle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner: REDERIJ HEEMSKERKGRACHT (Netherlands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SPLIETHOFF'S BEVRACHTINGS BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 29°24.4′N · 013°53.1′W · Speed 14.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 07:25 UTC
- Destination: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ES LPA) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 21:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HEEMSKERKGRACHT?
HEEMSKERKGRACHT is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HEEMSKERKGRACHT?
The vessel has a length overall of 139 metres and a beam of 22 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 12,672 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages HEEMSKERKGRACHT?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 16 of them. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 19 December 2023.
Where has HEEMSKERKGRACHT been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
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