IMPERATOR (IMO 9632234)
IMPERATOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 176,387 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 91,349. This capacity is consistent with large-scale bulk commodity transport. IMPERATOR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the South America West Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 636015509
- Call sign: D5BE9
- Gross tonnage: 91349
- Deadweight: 176387 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/01/2019, Ningbo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/09/2026
- Registered owner: MORGIA MARINE CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager: COSTAMARE SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- ISM manager: NAVILANDS BULKER MANAGEMENT (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 1°52.1′N · 102°24.7′E · Speed 14.2 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 06:30 UTC
- Destination: Saldanha Bay (ZA SDB) · ETA 4 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of IMPERATOR?
IMPERATOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for IMPERATOR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 176,387 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 91,349.
Which classification society manages IMPERATOR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has IMPERATOR been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in regions including East Asia, South East Asia, and the South America West Coast. It has also operated near the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the PSC inspection history for IMPERATOR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 September 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2012 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 January 2019.
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