PENDA LOTUS (IMO 9555149)
PENDA LOTUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,543 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 33,044. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. PENDA LOTUS is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Africa, and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under one different flag and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 538003908
- Call sign: V7TY7
- Gross tonnage: 33044
- Deadweight: 56543 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/10/2019, Ghent (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: LOTUS OCEAN LTD (China)
- Ship manager: PENDA SHIPPING PTE LTD (China)
- ISM manager: NASASIA SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 17°59.4′N · 016°2.1′W · Speed 11.6 kn · received 11 October 2026 at 02:42 UTC
- Destination: Nouakchott (MR NKC)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PENDA LOTUS?
PENDA LOTUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for PENDA LOTUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,543 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 33,044.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has PENDA LOTUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South Africa, and East Africa. These locations represent its recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control history for PENDA LOTUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 October 2019.
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