GOLD KOCHAV (IMO 9463205)
GOLD KOCHAV is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,196 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 59,835, and a length overall of 199.07 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. GOLD KOCHAV is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 373124000
- Call sign: 3FLQ2
- Gross tonnage: 59835
- Deadweight: 22196 t
- Length overall: 199.07 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 04/07/2023, Bremerhaven (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: BUGLE SHIPPING CO LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager: NIKI SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 6°7.3′S · 005°6.8′W · Speed 15.9 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 21:50 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN) · ETA 5 November 2026 at 22:17 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GOLD KOCHAV?
GOLD KOCHAV is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of GOLD KOCHAV?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.07 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.2 metres.
Which classification society maintains GOLD KOCHAV?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes Car carrier BWM IW NAV-O.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 4 July 2023.
Where has GOLD KOCHAV been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in several regions including the Mediterranean Sea and the Indian Ocean. It has also been active in the Java Sea and East Africa.
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