VAN KNIGHT (IMO 9602966)
VAN KNIGHT 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 56,611 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 32,962. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for mid-sized bulk cargo operations. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636022133
- Call sign: 5LHI3
- Gross tonnage: 32962
- Deadweight: 56611 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 66 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/05/2022, Mobile, Alabama (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/10/2026
- Registered owner: ASIAN PEACE SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: VANHUI SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI JIARUI ETERNAL SHP MG (China)
- Last AIS position: 6°26.4′N · 003°23.5′E · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 18:00 UTC
- Destination: Lagos (NG LOS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VAN KNIGHT?
VAN KNIGHT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VAN KNIGHT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,611 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,962.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 28 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026. All-time records show 66 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 May 2022.
Has the vessel ever been detained?
Yes, the vessel has recorded 1 detention. This occurred within the last 36 months during its reported 62 inspections.
How many previous names and flags has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 2 former names. It has also operated under 2 different flag states during its service history.
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