HERCULES OCEAN (IMO 9689847)
HERCULES OCEAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,084 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,291. This capacity is typical for mid-sized bulk carriers engaged in global dry bulk commodities transport. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 357395000
- Call sign: 3FPP4
- Gross tonnage: 43291
- Deadweight: 81084 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 04/11/2025
- Registered owner: CONTINENT MARITIME SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KOTOKU KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: ISM SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 18°25.4′S · 152°38.0′E · Speed 12.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 04:57 UTC
- Destination: Gladstone (AU GLT) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 11:36 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HERCULES OCEAN?
HERCULES OCEAN is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HERCULES OCEAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 81,084 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 43,291.
How many previous names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 1 former name. This is part of a history that includes 7 total ownership changes.
What is the flag state of HERCULES OCEAN?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It has operated under 2 different flag states previously in its career.
Has the vessel been subject to port state control inspections?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 4 November 2025. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
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