CAPITAINE KUPE (IMO 9463542)
CAPITAINE KUPE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,927 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,530, and a length overall of 138 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. CAPITAINE KUPE is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, and the wider Oceania region over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 February 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 563143200
- Call sign: 9V7367
- Gross tonnage: 9530
- Deadweight: 12927 t
- Length overall: 138 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 74 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/01/2023, Brisbane (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: NEPTUNE PACIFIC DIRECT LINE
- Last AIS position: 36°43.3′S · 174°51.5′E · Speed 9.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 00:18 UTC
- Destination: Papeete (PF PPT) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPITAINE KUPE?
CAPITAINE KUPE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CAPITAINE KUPE?
The vessel has a length overall of 138 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 12,927 metric tonnes.
Which classification society covers CAPITAINE KUPE?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 43 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 February 2026. All-time records show 74 inspections since 2010 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 January 2023.
Where has CAPITAINE KUPE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and Australia and New Zealand. These regions represent its recent primary areas of operation.
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