ES GRAND SEA (IMO 9546980)
ES GRAND SEA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 176,820 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 92,250, and a length overall of 292 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale bulk transport operations. ES GRAND SEA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, East Asia, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 477165300
- Call sign: VRXA8
- Gross tonnage: 92250
- Deadweight: 176820 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SEA OF CLOUDS SHIPPING LTD (China)
- ISM manager: EAST SUCCESS FOREVER SHIP MGMT (China)
- Last AIS position: 29°25.2′N · 123°37.6′E · Speed 10.4 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 05:08 UTC
- Destination: Pyeongtaek-Dangjin (PTK) (KR PTK) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 07:37 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ES GRAND SEA?
ES GRAND SEA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ES GRAND SEA?
The vessel has a length overall of 292 metres and a beam of 45 metres. These dimensions support its 176,820 DWT capacity.
Which classification society handles ES GRAND SEA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 April 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has ES GRAND SEA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Malacca Strait, East Asia, and the South America East Coast. It has also operated near New Guinea and the Pacific.
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