CAPE KESTREL (IMO 9767510)
CAPE KESTREL 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 181,267 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 92,732. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport.
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. Recent geographic observations include the North America East Coast, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. The vessel has operated under four former flags and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 6 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636019502
- Call sign: D5MF7
- Gross tonnage: 92732
- Deadweight: 181267 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 06/09/2026, Yingkou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/09/2026
- Registered owner: FORLOP SHIPPING INC (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZODIAC MARITIME LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 1°17.2′N · 104°9.9′E · Speed 8.4 kn
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 2026-10-09T11:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPE KESTREL?
CAPE KESTREL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CAPE KESTREL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 181,267 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 92,732.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has CAPE KESTREL been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the port-state control history for CAPE KESTREL?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 September 2026. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2017 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 6 September 2026.
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