NSU BRAZIL (IMO 9837987)

NSU BRAZIL is an Ore Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 399,821 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 197,453. Given its massive deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale bulk commodity transport. NSU BRAZIL is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, South Africa, and East Africa regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the vessel type and age of NSU BRAZIL?

NSU BRAZIL is an Ore Carrier built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.

What are the capacity specifications for NSU BRAZIL?

The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 399,821 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 197,453.

Which classification society manages NSU BRAZIL?

The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).

Where has NSU BRAZIL been recently operating?

The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, South Africa, and East Africa. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.

What is the PSC inspection history for NSU BRAZIL?

Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 August 2026. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2021 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 March 2023.

Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.