SUNNY HOPE (IMO 9482134)
SUNNY HOPE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 58,787 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 33,138. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional dry bulk transport operations. SUNNY HOPE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 353096000
- Call sign: 3EVB9
- Gross tonnage: 33138
- Deadweight: 58787 t
- Length overall: 194 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/07/2026
- Registered owner: CS SUNNY SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: CHUGOKU SOUGYO CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 29°15.9′N · 094°30.6′W · Speed 11.2 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 12:31 UTC
- Destination: Houston (US HOU)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SUNNY HOPE?
SUNNY HOPE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SUNNY HOPE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 58,787 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 33,138.
Which classification society manages SUNNY HOPE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has SUNNY HOPE been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also operated within the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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