JPS AFRODITI (IMO 9763980)
JPS AFRODITI 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 57,523 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 32,549, and a length overall of 189.99 metres. This size and configuration are typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional or coastal trade routes. JPS AFRODITI is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, North America West Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 7 October 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636024748
- Call sign: 5LUB9
- Gross tonnage: 32549
- Deadweight: 57523 t
- Length overall: 189.99 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 21/11/2024, Dunkirk (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/10/2026
- Registered owner: VYTINA SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MERCURY MARITIME ENTERPRISES (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 3°53.6′N · 077°4.4′W · Speed 0.1 kn · received 8 October 2026 at 21:01 UTC
- Destination: Buenaventura (CO BUN)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of JPS AFRODITI?
The vessel has a length overall of 189.99 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.8 metres.
What is the capacity of JPS AFRODITI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 57,523 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,549.
Which classification society manages JPS AFRODITI?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 October 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 November 2024.
Where has JPS AFRODITI been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the North America East Coast and West Coast regions. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico areas.
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