NOBLE ISLAND (IMO 9705316)
NOBLE ISLAND is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 61,115 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,447. This size class is typically utilized for regional dry bulk commodity transport. NOBLE ISLAND is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand/South East Asia regions. It has operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 477681400
- Call sign: VRTX4
- Gross tonnage: 34447
- Deadweight: 61115 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner: NOVELTY SHIPPING BVI LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 4°9.2′S · 030°33.7′W · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 19:41 UTC
- Destination: Gibraltar (GI GIB) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 19:36 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NOBLE ISLAND?
NOBLE ISLAND is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NOBLE ISLAND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 61,115 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,447.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has NOBLE ISLAND been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand/South East Asia regions.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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