ML HERON (IMO 9700043)
ML HERON 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 63,542, a gross tonnage of 36,449, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. ML HERON is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636019542
- Call sign: D5UZ2
- Gross tonnage: 36449
- Deadweight: 63542 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/05/2026
- Registered owner: TIANJIN XINGYUN1 LEASING LTD
- Ship manager: MINMETALS SHIPPING SINGAPORE
- ISM manager: CENTURY SYNERGY SHIP MGMT CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 20°54.8′N · 107°17.1′E · Speed 11.4 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 00:25 UTC
- Destination: CAMPHA
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ML HERON?
ML HERON is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ML HERON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,542. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,449.
Which classification society maintains ML HERON?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ML HERON been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been observed in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea.
What is the PSC inspection history for ML HERON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 May 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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