VSC POLLUX (IMO 9692650)
VSC POLLUX 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 55,794 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,538. This size and type suggest a vessel configured for versatile bulk commodity transport. VSC POLLUX is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South Africa, and the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636016353
- Call sign: D5FT2
- Gross tonnage: 31538
- Deadweight: 55794 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner: ELYSIUM HOLDING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEASTAR CHARTERING LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 27°52.9′S · 042°23.7′E · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 05:37 UTC
- Destination: Durban (ZA DUR) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 11:34 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VSC POLLUX?
VSC POLLUX is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VSC POLLUX?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 55,794 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,538.
Which classification society manages VSC POLLUX?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has VSC POLLUX been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in West Africa and South Africa. It has also been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea.
What is the port-state control record for VSC POLLUX?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
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