HL GLADSTONE (IMO 9581174)
HL GLADSTONE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 179,851 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 93,872, and a length overall of 292 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale bulk commodity transport. HL GLADSTONE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636026207
- Call sign: A8NV8
- Gross tonnage: 93872
- Deadweight: 179851 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/06/2016, Dampier (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/07/2025
- Registered owner: GMF HL NO 3 SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: H-LINE SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 1°16.3′N · 104°13.3′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 03:18 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of HL GLADSTONE?
The vessel has a length overall of 292 metres and a beam of 45 metres. These dimensions are consistent with large bulk carrier specifications.
What is the engine specification for HL GLADSTONE?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY type. It is rated at a power of 6 kW.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 31 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2025. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 June 2016.
What is the classification status of HL GLADSTONE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the vessel's carrying capacity?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 179,851 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 93,872.
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