HOUEI VENUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,680 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,976, and a length overall of 103 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal trades. HOUEI VENUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under two former flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026.
HOUEI VENUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 103 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 8,680 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 12 November 2025.
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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