FRANCESCO (IMO 9841196)
FRANCESCO is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2019 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 7th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 64,540, a gross tonnage of 52,906, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip commodities. FRANCESCO is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the East Africa/South Africa region over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 July 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 563151400
- Call sign: 9V7770
- Gross tonnage: 52906
- Deadweight: 64540 t
- Length overall: 210 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 14/10/2024, Geelong (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/07/2026
- Registered owner: HANGHU LEASING TIANJIN CO LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SPRING VALLEY SHIPPING MGMT
- Last AIS position: 16°44.5′S · 094°38.7′E · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 18:55 UTC
- Destination: CIGADING · ETA 14 October 2026 at 13:05 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRANCESCO?
FRANCESCO is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2019. It is currently in its 7th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for FRANCESCO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 64,540 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 52,906.
Which classification society manages FRANCESCO?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has FRANCESCO been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been noted in the South America East Coast region.
What is the PSC inspection history for FRANCESCO?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 46 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 July 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2021 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 October 2024.
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