HAPPY FOUNDER (IMO 9536997)
HAPPY FOUNDER is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,158 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,483. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general logistics operations. HAPPY FOUNDER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 352005761
- Call sign: 3E8962
- Gross tonnage: 21483
- Deadweight: 33158 t
- Length overall: 177 m
- Beam: 29 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/05/2023, Vancouver (Paris MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: HK LINE CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 24°49.3′N · 066°58.4′E · Speed 7.4 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 18:15 UTC
- Destination: Karachi (PK KHI)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HAPPY FOUNDER?
HAPPY FOUNDER is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HAPPY FOUNDER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,158 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,483.
Which classification society manages HAPPY FOUNDER?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HAPPY FOUNDER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded operating within the Singapore Strait.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 August 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 May 2023.
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