ECO PENNSYLVANIA (IMO 9771482)
BRIGHTEN TRADER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Philippines flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,310 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 24,872. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations.
BRIGHTEN TRADER is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 538013046
- Call sign: V7B3662
- Gross tonnage: 24872
- Deadweight: 39310 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 29/02/2024, Nantes (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/08/2026
- Registered owner: ECO PENNSYLVANIA LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ARISTON NAVIGATION CORP-LIB (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 9°12.6′N · 013°50.9′W · Speed 6.9 kn
- Destination: Conakry (GN CKY) · ETA 2026-09-16T06:43:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BRIGHTEN TRADER?
BRIGHTEN TRADER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BRIGHTEN TRADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,310 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,872.
Which classification society manages BRIGHTEN TRADER?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BRIGHTEN TRADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea 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 of the vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2017 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 February 2024.
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