TRUE NORTH (IMO 9713076)
TRUE NORTH is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 209,325 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 107,666. Given its high deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. TRUE NORTH is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, South America, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and five different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636021424
- Call sign: 5LDW9
- Gross tonnage: 107666
- Deadweight: 209325 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/07/2026
- Registered owner: POLAR 13 LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: OCEONIX SERVICES LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 1°16.5′N · 104°14.5′E · Speed 10.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 23:54 UTC
- Destination: CNDAG · ETA 21 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TRUE NORTH?
TRUE NORTH is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TRUE NORTH?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 209,325 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 107,666.
Which classification society maintains TRUE NORTH?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
Where has TRUE NORTH been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa, South East Asia, and the East African coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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