NSU QUEST (IMO 9713454)
NSU QUEST is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 207,362 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 107,624. Given its high deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. NSU QUEST is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in several geographic regions, including the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the East Africa coast. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 January 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 431804000
- Call sign: 7KMT
- Gross tonnage: 107624
- Deadweight: 207362 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/01/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: NS UNITED KAIUN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 13°4.9′S · 152°16.3′E · Speed 10.6 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 23:06 UTC
- Destination: Gladstone (AU GLT) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 14:24 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NSU QUEST?
NSU QUEST is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NSU QUEST?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 207,362 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 107,624.
Which classification society manages NSU QUEST?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a 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 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 January 2025. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
Where has NSU QUEST been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions, including the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed near the New Guinea Pacific.
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