CSB BRILLIANT (IMO 9473561)
CSB BRILLIANT is an Ore Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 315,228 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 152,229. Given its high deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale bulk commodity transport. CSB BRILLIANT is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the East African coast, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 November 2025.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477902100
- Call sign: VRKH2
- Gross tonnage: 152229
- Deadweight: 315228 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/11/2025
- Registered owner: SHAOHUA SHIPPING SA (China)
- Ship manager: CHINA SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT CO (China)
- ISM manager: COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 3°7.7′N · 090°35.9′E · Speed 12.4 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 18:11 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 7 November 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CSB BRILLIANT?
CSB BRILLIANT is an Ore Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CSB BRILLIANT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 315,228 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 152,229.
Which classification society manages CSB BRILLIANT?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CSB BRILLIANT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and the East African coast. It has also been recorded operating along the South America East Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 November 2025. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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