PICHON (IMO 9521837)
PICHON is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,846 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 13,579, and a length overall of 149.96 metres. This size and configuration are typical for general cargo operations in regional trade routes. PICHON is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, including the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 563135500
- Call sign: 9V7322
- Gross tonnage: 13579
- Deadweight: 18846 t
- Length overall: 149.96 m
- Beam: 23.6 m
- Home port: SINGAPORE
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: OSLO VENTURE PTE LTD
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BULKSHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 18°34.0′N · 072°23.0′W · Speed 10.4 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 12:56 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of PICHON?
The vessel has a length overall of 149.96 metres and a beam of 23.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.149 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of PICHON?
PICHON has a deadweight tonnage of 18,846 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 13,579.
Which classification society maintains PICHON?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes General dry cargo ship BIS E0 and Ice(1C) capabilities.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
Where has PICHON been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also been tracked near the North America East Coast.
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