HEMISPHERE (IMO 9691345)
HEMISPHERE is a LPG Tanker built in 2014 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,198 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,999. This size profile is characteristic of smaller-scale LPG transport operations. HEMISPHERE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2025.
- Type: LPG Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 538005440
- Call sign: V7DV8
- Gross tonnage: 2999
- Deadweight: 3198 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2025
- Registered owner: RBM LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager: NIPPON GAS LINE KK (Japan)
- ISM manager: STAR MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 30°44.9′N · 124°14.0′E · Speed 6.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 21:02 UTC
- Destination: Daesan (DSN) (KR DSN) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 13:23 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HEMISPHERE?
HEMISPHERE is an LPG Tanker built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HEMISPHERE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,198 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,999.
Which classification society manages HEMISPHERE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HEMISPHERE been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in East Asian waters.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2025. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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