SPIRIT OF KOBE (IMO 9743227)
SPIRIT OF KOBE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,376, a gross tonnage of 24,872, and a length overall of 179.9 metres. This size and specification suggest its utility in regional bulk commodity transport. SPIRIT OF KOBE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Asia, West Europe, and along the coasts of East, South, and West Africa. It has previously operated under two former names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 538090713
- Call sign: V7A3909
- Gross tonnage: 24872
- Deadweight: 39376 t
- Length overall: 179.9 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Home port: Majuro
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/11/2021, Brake (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/07/2026
- Registered owner: SPIRIT OF KOBE GMBH & CIE KG (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MARLOW SHIP MGMT DEUTSCHLAND (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 40°35.8′S · 147°27.0′E · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 23:47 UTC
- Destination: Lyttelton (NZ LYT) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 19:39 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SPIRIT OF KOBE?
The vessel has a length overall of 179.9 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.6 metres.
What is the capacity of SPIRIT OF KOBE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,376 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,872.
Which classification society manages SPIRIT OF KOBE?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 July 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 November 2021.
Where has SPIRIT OF KOBE been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in South Asia and West Europe. It has also been active in East, South, and West Africa.
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