TAKAPUNA (IMO 9542893)
TAKAPUNA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,100 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,589. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. TAKAPUNA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the Malacca Strait. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under three different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 353086000
- Call sign: 3ETU3
- Gross tonnage: 9589
- Deadweight: 12100 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/11/2010, Kobe (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/05/2026
- Registered owner: TAKAPUNA SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EVERTEMPO MARINE CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 34°43.6′N · 139°46.3′E · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 17:39 UTC
- Destination: Shanghai Pt (CN SHG) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TAKAPUNA?
TAKAPUNA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TAKAPUNA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,100 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,589.
Which classification society maintains TAKAPUNA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 November 2010.
Where has TAKAPUNA been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the Malacca Strait. It has also been active throughout South East Asia and East Asia.
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