ELIM INSPIRE (IMO 9446403)
ELIM INSPIRE 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 55,818 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,532. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. ELIM INSPIRE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636014366
- Call sign: A8TJ2
- Gross tonnage: 31532
- Deadweight: 55818 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/01/2013, Kwinana (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/03/2026
- Registered owner: SHENZE VESSEL LEASING SHANGHAI (China)
- Ship manager: ELIM SPRING MARINE HONGKONG (China)
- ISM manager: UNITED HONG KONG SHIP MGMT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 41°15.9′N · 031°24.7′E · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 20:30 UTC
- Destination: Eregli (ERE) (TR ERE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ELIM INSPIRE?
ELIM INSPIRE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ELIM INSPIRE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 55,818 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,532.
Which classification society manages ELIM INSPIRE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 March 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 January 2013.
Where has ELIM INSPIRE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including West Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been observed in South Asia and East Africa.
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