EASTERN CAPE (IMO 9624184)
EASTERN CAPE 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 28,195 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,019, and a length overall of 170 metres. This size and configuration is typical for regional bulk cargo operations. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not available in the current records. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477334100
- Call sign: VRLD8
- Gross tonnage: 17019
- Deadweight: 28195 t
- Length overall: 170 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/07/2026
- Registered owner: EASTERN CAPE LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 41°13.5′S · 174°8.6′E · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 10:20 UTC
- Destination: Picton (NZ PCN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of EASTERN CAPE?
EASTERN CAPE is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of EASTERN CAPE?
The vessel has a length overall of 170 metres. It also features a beam width of 27 metres.
What is the deadweight tonnage of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,195 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,019.
How many inspections has EASTERN CAPE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
Has the vessel changed names or flags?
The vessel has been registered under one former name. It has also operated under one previous flag state.
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