NEWPORT NEWS (IMO 9696759)
NEWPORT NEWS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 207,999, a gross tonnage of 107,315, and a length overall of 300 metres. This scale of vessel is typically utilized for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. NEWPORT NEWS is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and West Africa over recent periods. 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 7 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 538006280
- Call sign: V7LH5
- Gross tonnage: 107315
- Deadweight: 207999 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/11/2025
- Registered owner: AERIK SHIPPING CO INC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DIANA SHIPPING SERVICES SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 8°20.8′S · 115°53.4′E · Speed 10.6 kn · under way · received 19 October 2026 at 06:58 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao Pt (CN QDG) · ETA 28 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEWPORT NEWS?
NEWPORT NEWS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the dimensions of NEWPORT NEWS?
The vessel has a length overall of 300 metres and a beam of 50 metres. It possesses a deadweight tonnage of 207,999 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains NEWPORT NEWS?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has NEWPORT NEWS been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Singapore Strait and East Asia. It has also been observed in the West Africa region.
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, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 November 2025. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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