IMPERIAL VARALAXMI (IMO 9640401)
IMPERIAL VARALAXMI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,318, a gross tonnage of 20,954, and a length overall of 180 metres. This size profile is typical for smaller bulk carriers engaged in regional or coastal trade routes. IMPERIAL VARALAXMI is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 352006447
- Call sign: 3EA5205
- Gross tonnage: 20954
- Deadweight: 32318 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 65 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 04/05/2023, New plymouth (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/07/2026
- Registered owner: SURYA SHAKTI OVERSEAS INC
- Ship manager: RAFFLES SHIPPING INTL PTE LTD
- ISM manager: UNION MARINE MGMT SERV PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 18°56.2′N · 072°50.6′E · Speed 6.5 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 12:46 UTC
- Destination: Mumbai (BOM) (IN BOM)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of IMPERIAL VARALAXMI?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 28 metres. These dimensions correspond to a deadweight tonnage of 32,318 metric tonnes.
What is the classification status of the vessel?
IMPERIAL VARALAXMI is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current classification status for this vessel is recorded as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 July 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 2012 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 4 May 2023.
Where has IMPERIAL VARALAXMI been operating?
Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been recorded near the North America East Coast.
How many previous names has the vessel had?
The vessel has a history of 5 former names. Additionally, it has operated under 4 different flag states throughout its service life.
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