IRON SOUTHERN CROSS (IMO 9627708)
IRON SOUTHERN CROSS is an Ore Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 250,993, a gross tonnage of 132,587, and no length overall is specified. This capacity indicates a large-scale vessel designed for bulk mineral transport. IRON SOUTHERN CROSS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2024.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 636016772
- Call sign: D5HS6
- Gross tonnage: 132587
- Deadweight: 250993 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/04/2024
- Registered owner: ERICA NAVIGATION SA (Panama)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TOYO SANGYO CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 20°5.1′S · 118°26.3′E · Speed 10.8 kn · constrained by draught · received 10 October 2026 at 15:50 UTC
- Destination: Caofeidian Pt (CN CFD) · ETA 26 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of IRON SOUTHERN CROSS?
IRON SOUTHERN CROSS is an Ore Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for IRON SOUTHERN CROSS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 250,993 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 132,587.
Which classification society manages IRON SOUTHERN CROSS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has IRON SOUTHERN CROSS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2024. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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