BRILLIANT EXPRESS (IMO 9502570)
BRILLIANT EXPRESS is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,802 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,269. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip cargo. BRILLIANT EXPRESS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand region. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 16 August 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 370617000
- Call sign: 3ETN5
- Gross tonnage: 40269
- Deadweight: 49802 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 30/05/2024, Rizhao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SONATA SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- ISM manager: FAIRMONT SHIPPING HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 13°43.5′N · 109°17.1′E · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 15:32 UTC
- Destination: Quy Nhon (VN UIH)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BRILLIANT EXPRESS?
BRILLIANT EXPRESS is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BRILLIANT EXPRESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,802 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,269.
Which classification society maintains BRILLIANT EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BRILLIANT EXPRESS been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 43 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 August 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 May 2024.
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