NORMA OCEAN (IMO 9495416)
NORMA OCEAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 181,488 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 93,850. At this capacity, it operates as a large-scale bulk carrier within the global maritime trade. NORMA OCEAN is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, West Africa, East Asia, South East Asia, and the East Coast of South America. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 311002067
- Call sign: C6KH7
- Gross tonnage: 93850
- Deadweight: 181488 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 06/02/2026, Tangshan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NORMA OCEAN LTD (China)
- ISM manager: QINGDAO ALAM INTL SHPG SERVICE (China)
- Last AIS position: 20°53.4′S · 054°25.3′E · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 21:49 UTC
- Destination: Via Cape of Good Hope · ETA 20 October 2026 at 00:10 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NORMA OCEAN?
NORMA OCEAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for NORMA OCEAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 181,488 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 93,850.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 6 February 2026.
Where has NORMA OCEAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions, including West Africa and South Africa. It has also been tracked in East Asia, South East Asia, and the East Coast of South America.
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