ESL WHALE (IMO 9454577)
ESL WHALE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 180,389 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 94,710. This size and type suggest it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport.
ESL WHALE is classed by China Classification Society, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636019380
- Call sign: D5UF7
- Gross tonnage: 94710
- Deadweight: 180389 t
- Length overall: 295 m
- Beam: 46 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/04/2026
- Registered owner: SUCCESS POINTER HOLDINGS LTD
- Ship manager: EVEREST SHIPPING PTE LTD
- ISM manager: TRUST MARITIME SERVICES PTE
- Last AIS position: 1°16.4′N · 104°14.4′E · Speed 12.2 kn
- Destination: CN QINGDAO · ETA 2026-10-18T12:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ESL WHALE?
ESL WHALE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ESL WHALE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 180,389 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,710.
Which classification society manages ESL WHALE?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ESL WHALE been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for ESL WHALE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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