BUENA ESPERANZA (IMO 9643960)
BUENA ESPERANZA is a LPG Tanker built in 2012 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,148 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,999. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied petroleum gas. BUENA ESPERANZA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Java Sea and Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 13 September 2026.
- Type: LPG Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 373804000
- Call sign: 3FQP5
- Gross tonnage: 2999
- Deadweight: 3148 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 13/09/2026, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/09/2026
- Registered owner: SE SEA SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: TABUCHI HOLDINGS CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: LEE & SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 35°3.0′N · 129°4.0′E · Speed 0.2 kn · at anchor · received 14 October 2026 at 22:27 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is BUENA ESPERANZA?
BUENA ESPERANZA is an LPG Tanker. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for BUENA ESPERANZA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,148 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,999.
Which classification society manages BUENA ESPERANZA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BUENA ESPERANZA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded operating in the Java Sea and the Singapore Strait.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 28 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 September 2026. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 September 2026.
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