CSSC CAPE TOWN (IMO 9853888)
CSSC CAPE TOWN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 120,578 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 66,786. This capacity is typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional and international dry bulk commodity transport. CSSC CAPE TOWN is classed by China Classification Society, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 477591300
- Call sign: VRTH8
- Gross tonnage: 66786
- Deadweight: 120578 t
- Length overall: 254 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/09/2026
- Registered owner: FORTUNE CENTRAL SHIPPING (China)
- Ship manager: CSSC HONG KONG SHIPPING (China)
- ISM manager: WAH KWONG SHIP MANAGEMENT HK (China)
- Last AIS position: 54°58.3′N · 018°30.3′E · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 06:57 UTC
- Destination: Baltimore (US BAL) · ETA 28 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CSSC CAPE TOWN?
CSSC CAPE TOWN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CSSC CAPE TOWN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 120,578 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 66,786.
Which classification society maintains CSSC CAPE TOWN?
The vessel is classed by the China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CSSC CAPE TOWN been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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