VENUS SPIRIT (IMO 9505900)
VENUS SPIRIT is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,951 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 45,959. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. VENUS SPIRIT 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 Australia and New Zealand region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 March 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636015032
- Call sign: A8YD8
- Gross tonnage: 45959
- Deadweight: 13951 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/03/2026
- Registered owner: KERRIA SHIPPING INC (Japan)
- Ship manager: MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MMS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 43°19.6′N · 148°49.9′E · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 21:02 UTC
- Destination: Mazatlan (MX MZT) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 04:49 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VENUS SPIRIT?
VENUS SPIRIT is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VENUS SPIRIT?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 45,959. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 13,951 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages VENUS SPIRIT?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VENUS SPIRIT been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions, including East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand and New Guinea Pacific areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 March 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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