CAPE HOPE (IMO 9700823)
CAPE HOPE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 207,472 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 107,229. Given its high deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport.
CAPE HOPE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 352286000
- Call sign: 3FNK4
- Gross tonnage: 107229
- Deadweight: 207472 t
- Length overall: 299 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/03/2026
- Registered owner: MARUGAME/LA DARIEN (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SHOEI SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 16°35.6′N · 138°49.6′E · Speed 11.3 kn
- Destination: Gladstone (AU GLT) · ETA 2026-10-18T10:13:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPE HOPE?
CAPE HOPE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CAPE HOPE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 207,472 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 107,229.
Which classification society manages CAPE HOPE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CAPE HOPE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, South Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent geographic trading footprint.
What is the PSC inspection history for CAPE HOPE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 March 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
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