BENJAMIN CONFIDENCE (IMO 9713234)
BENJAMIN CONFIDENCE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,898, a gross tonnage of 21,502, and no length overall is provided in the current records. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. BENJAMIN CONFIDENCE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Molucca Sea and Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 255806337
- Call sign: CQEB6
- Gross tonnage: 21502
- Deadweight: 34898 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 04/02/2026, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/06/2026
- Registered owner: BEN SHIPPING LTD (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: OSR ROTTERDAM BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: HELLAS CONFIDENCE SHIPMGMT SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 26°53.7′N · 122°44.4′E · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 16:02 UTC
- Destination: KOH SI CHANG TPP · ETA 17 October 2026 at 13:56 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BENJAMIN CONFIDENCE?
BENJAMIN CONFIDENCE is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2017 and is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,898. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,502.
Which classification society maintains BENJAMIN CONFIDENCE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including the Molucca Sea and Singapore Strait. It has also been observed in South East Asia and East Asia.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2017 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 4 February 2026.
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