SUMATRA (IMO 9753260)
SUMATRA 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 38,943 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,569. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. SUMATRA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under four different flag states and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 10 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636092985
- Call sign: D5YS8
- Gross tonnage: 25569
- Deadweight: 38943 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 21/11/2024, Lyttelton (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/07/2026
- Registered owner: SUMATRA SHIPPING GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Ship manager: TMA BULK GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 20°9.0′S · 057°29.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 23:24 UTC
- Destination: Port Louis (MU PLU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SUMATRA?
SUMATRA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SUMATRA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 38,943 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,569.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has SUMATRA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Gulf of Mexico, East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific. These observations cover multiple global maritime regions.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 July 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 November 2024.
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