HOSEI SAKURA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2014 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,949 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 13,110, and a length overall of 132 metres. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within its specific size class. HOSEI SAKURA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026.
HOSEI SAKURA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 132 metres and a beam of 23 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 13,110.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 July 2025.
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
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