FORESTAL GAIA (IMO 9773832)
FORESTAL GAIA is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,212 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,350. This capacity is characteristic of specialized carriers used for the transport of forest products. FORESTAL GAIA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Asia, and Australia/New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 September 2025.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 431076000
- Call sign: 7JZT
- Gross tonnage: 40350
- Deadweight: 49212 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/09/2025
- Registered owner: TSUBASA SHIP HOLDING LLC (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MISUGA KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 20°49.5′S · 054°47.2′E · Speed 13.2 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 18:06 UTC
- Destination: Richards Bay (ZA RCB) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FORESTAL GAIA?
FORESTAL GAIA is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 2017 and is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FORESTAL GAIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,212 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,350.
Which classification society manages FORESTAL GAIA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has FORESTAL GAIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast and East Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for FORESTAL GAIA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 September 2025. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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