SUNLIGHT (IMO 9551351)
SUNLIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,346, a gross tonnage of 17,018, and no length overall is provided. This size and type suggest a smaller bulk carrier configuration suitable for regional trade. SUNLIGHT is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The vessel has been observed in South Africa and West Africa over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 636020550
- Call sign: D5ZS3
- Gross tonnage: 17018
- Deadweight: 28346 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 81 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/09/2023, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/09/2026
- Registered owner: BOLD EXPLORER SHIPPING LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GRAHAM SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 2°20.8′S · 028°43.9′W · Speed 10.9 kn · moored · received 18 September 2026 at 10:19 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SUNLIGHT?
SUNLIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SUNLIGHT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,346 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,018.
Which classification society manages SUNLIGHT?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The current classification status is listed as Reassigned.
Where has SUNLIGHT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 4 September 2026. All-time records show 81 inspections since 2010 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 7 September 2023.
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