JOHN K (IMO 9626950)
JOHN K 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 56,578, a gross tonnage of 33,057, and no length overall is provided in the current records. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. JOHN K is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, West Africa, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 636023952
- Call sign: 5LQF8
- Gross tonnage: 33057
- Deadweight: 56578 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/06/2026
- Registered owner: ST JOHN SHIPPING CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MARINERS SHIPPING AGENCY SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 24°32.9′N · 057°42.4′E · Speed 0.2 kn · not under command · received 12 October 2026 at 20:03 UTC
- Destination: Richards Bay (ZA RCB) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of JOHN K?
JOHN K is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for JOHN K?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,578 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 33,057.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has JOHN K been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa, West Africa, and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for JOHN K?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 June 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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