BH CAPRICORN (IMO 9691929)
BH CAPRICORN is a VLOC bulk carrier built in 2014 and flying the flag of Liberia; it is in its 12th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 207,562 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 107,553. Ore carriers of this size are built for long-haul iron ore trades. BH CAPRICORN has been classed since 9 May 2025 by the China Classification Society, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by ClassNK, was on 17 August 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia, East Asia, and East Africa (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and four other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636025223
- Call sign: 5LWK4
- Gross tonnage: 107553
- Deadweight: 207562 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 19 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/11/2025
- Registered owner: HUAXIA HONGCHANG TIANJIN (Hebei China)
- Ship manager: BOHAI SHIPPING CO LTD (Hebei China)
- ISM manager: UNIVIC SHIPPING MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 2°33.8′S · 044°22.8′W · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 05:23 UTC
- Destination: PDM BRAZIL
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is BH CAPRICORN?
BH CAPRICORN is a VLOC bulk carrier built in 2014. It is in its 12th year of service. Ore carriers of this size are built for long-haul iron ore trades.
What is the deadweight of BH CAPRICORN?
BH CAPRICORN has a deadweight of 207,562 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 107,553.
What flag does BH CAPRICORN fly?
BH CAPRICORN flies the flag of Liberia. Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes BH CAPRICORN?
BH CAPRICORN has been classed since 9 May 2025 by the China Classification Society, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by ClassNK, was on 17 August 2024.
How many port state control inspections has BH CAPRICORN had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 November 2025. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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