SM NEWCASTLE (IMO 9490882)
SM NEWCASTLE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 179,194 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 93,387, and a length overall of 292 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale bulk commodity transport.
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 538007488
- Call sign: V7IF7
- Gross tonnage: 93387
- Deadweight: 179194 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/07/2025
- Registered owner: KOREA TONNAGE NO 30 SHIPPING (South Korea)
- Ship manager: KOREA SHIPPING CORP (South Korea)
- Technical manager: KLCSM CO., LTD
- ISM manager: KLC SM CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 31°22.4′S · 004°24.0′E · Speed 12.4 kn
- Destination: Itaguaí Pt = Sepetiba Pt (BR SPB) · ETA 2026-10-13T05:04:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SM NEWCASTLE?
The vessel has a length overall of 292 metres and a beam of 45 metres. These dimensions support its operation as a large bulk carrier.
What is the engine specification for SM NEWCASTLE?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY type. It is rated at a power output of 6 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2025. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the vessel's capacity?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 179,194 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 93,387.
Where has SM NEWCASTLE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. These areas represent its recent geographic trading footprint.
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