HOPA (IMO 9684213)
HOPA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,301 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 35,812. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. HOPA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 27 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 229554000
- Call sign: 9HA3402
- Gross tonnage: 35812
- Deadweight: 63301 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 27/09/2026, Vancouver (Paris MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/09/2026
- Registered owner: TACK SHIPPING SA (Panama)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CINER SHIP MANAGEMENT (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 43°42.0′N · 150°51.7′W · Speed 9.0 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 03:21 UTC
- Destination: Vung Tau (VN VTU) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 18:27 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HOPA?
HOPA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HOPA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,301 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,812.
Which classification society is associated with HOPA?
HOPA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
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 27 September 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2014 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 September 2026.
Where has HOPA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in East Africa and South Africa.
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