WHITE DEFENDER (IMO 9621895)
WHITE DEFENDER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 36,940 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 24,167. This size profile is typical for smaller bulk carriers engaged in regional or coastal trade. WHITE DEFENDER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, North Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477019400
- Call sign: VRWH4
- Gross tonnage: 24167
- Deadweight: 36940 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 29 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/04/2026
- Registered owner: WHITE LAKE ASIA LTD (China)
- Ship manager: WL MANAGEMENT BV (Belgium)
- ISM manager: CACHALOT TECHNICAL SHIP MGMT (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 54°41.4′N · 020°11.8′E · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 22:01 UTC
- Destination: Kaliningrad (RU KGD)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is WHITE DEFENDER?
WHITE DEFENDER is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the vessel's capacity specifications?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 36,940 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,167.
Which classification society is associated with this ship?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has WHITE DEFENDER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico. These observations cover multiple recent geographic regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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