VSC CASTOR (IMO 9676084)
VSC CASTOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,780 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,538. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. VSC CASTOR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name 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 7 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636016318
- Call sign: D5FN5
- Gross tonnage: 31538
- Deadweight: 55780 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/06/2017, Geelong (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/04/2026
- Registered owner: SEA PEARL SHIPHOLDING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEASTAR CHARTERING LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 34°31.9′N · 147°35.9′W · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:21 UTC
- Destination: Kawasaki (JP KWS) · ETA 26 October 2026 at 03:16 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VSC CASTOR?
VSC CASTOR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VSC CASTOR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 55,780 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,538.
Which classification society manages VSC CASTOR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VSC CASTOR been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for VSC CASTOR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 June 2017.
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