VIMC FREEDOM (IMO 9577317)
VIMC FREEDOM is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2010 and flying the flag of Vietnam; it is in its 16th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 13,279 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,216. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports. VIMC FREEDOM has been classed since 7 May 2010 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 18 May 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 574000160
- Call sign: XVGE
- Gross tonnage: 8216
- Deadweight: 13279 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/09/2011, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/03/2026
- Registered owner: VIMC (Vietnam)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: VIMC SHIPPING CO (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 31°45.5′N · 124°30.9′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 20:19 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 13 October 2026 at 07:59 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is VIMC FREEDOM?
VIMC FREEDOM is a Handysize bulk carrier built in 2010. It is in its 16th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size carry grain, steel products, timber and other minor bulks and can call at smaller ports.
What is the deadweight of VIMC FREEDOM?
VIMC FREEDOM has a deadweight of 13,279 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 8,216.
What flag does VIMC FREEDOM fly?
VIMC FREEDOM flies the flag of Vietnam. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes VIMC FREEDOM?
VIMC FREEDOM has been classed since 7 May 2010 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 18 May 2025.
How many port state control inspections has VIMC FREEDOM had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 35 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 March 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 September 2011.
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