MILKY WAY (IMO 9642734)
MILKY WAY is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,257 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,981. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and versatile logistics operations. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in North America East Coast, East Asia, South East Asia, West Africa, and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 563176400
- Call sign: 9V8380
- Gross tonnage: 9981
- Deadweight: 14257 t
- Length overall: 128 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/07/2026
- Registered owner: SHIN MILKY WAY SHIPPING
- Ship manager: DA SIN AGENCY PTE LTD
- ISM manager: DALIAN WONDER SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 4°11.3′S · 039°52.1′E · Speed 9.7 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 11:13 UTC
- Destination: Mombasa (KE MBA)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MILKY WAY?
MILKY WAY is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MILKY WAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 14,257 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,981.
Which classification society manages MILKY WAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MILKY WAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including East Asia, South East Asia, and West Africa. It has also been observed near the North America East Coast and West Europe.
What is the PSC inspection history for MILKY WAY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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