OCEAN APPLAUD (IMO 9740093)
OCEAN APPLAUD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,525 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,415. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. OCEAN APPLAUD is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 477620800
- Call sign: VRPV8
- Gross tonnage: 36415
- Deadweight: 63525 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: OCEAN APPLAUD SHIPPING LTD (China)
- ISM manager: HMC SHIPMANAGEMENT CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 0°14.9′S · 117°35.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 14:32 UTC
- Destination: Muara Berau (ID MUB)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OCEAN APPLAUD?
OCEAN APPLAUD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for OCEAN APPLAUD?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,525 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,415.
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 Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.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 OCEAN APPLAUD been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the South America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the port-state control record for OCEAN APPLAUD?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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