UNION ETHOS (IMO 9700964)
UNION ETHOS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2014 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its twelfth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,780 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 23,224, and a length overall of 180 metres. This size and configuration are typical for general cargo operations across diverse trade routes. UNION ETHOS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, South East Asia, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 538009369
- Call sign: V7A4647
- Gross tonnage: 23224
- Deadweight: 37780 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/11/2015, San Francisco, California (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/05/2026
- Registered owner: NUEVA AVENTURA MARITIME SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: UNION COMMERCIAL INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 26°17.9′S · 153°36.7′E · Speed 1.0 kn · not under command · received 12 October 2026 at 22:04 UTC
- Destination: AUGLD · ETA 15 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of UNION ETHOS?
UNION ETHOS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2014. It is currently in its twelfth year of service.
What are the dimensions of UNION ETHOS?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 30 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as a 37,780 DWT general cargo unit.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2015 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 November 2015.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
UNION ETHOS flies the Marshall Islands flag. It has previously operated under three different flag states during its service history.
Where has UNION ETHOS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in Australia and New Zealand, South East Asia, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic trading areas.
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