CONTESSA (IMO 9610119)
CONTESSA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,383, a gross tonnage of 43,210, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for bulk commodity transport based on its deadweight and type. CONTESSA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South America East Coast, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 636093153
- Call sign: 5LJT2
- Gross tonnage: 43210
- Deadweight: 81383 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/12/2025
- Registered owner: SOUTHERN PACIFIC HOLDING CORP (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DRYDEL SHIPPING INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 23°49.8′S · 151°35.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 10 October 2026 at 23:25 UTC
- Destination: Gladstone (AU GLT)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CONTESSA?
CONTESSA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CONTESSA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 81,383 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 43,210.
Which classification society manages CONTESSA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CONTESSA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South America East Coast, and West Africa. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for CONTESSA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 December 2025. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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