SOUTHERN HOPE (IMO 9860336)
SOUTHERN HOPE is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2021 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 60,286 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 49,737, and a length overall of 210 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip cargoes. SOUTHERN HOPE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Asia, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. 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 13 March 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 352978189
- Call sign: 3E2422
- Gross tonnage: 49737
- Deadweight: 60286 t
- Length overall: 210 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/03/2026
- Registered owner: OLAMAR NAVEGACION SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: USUI KAIUN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 2°49.6′N · 101°0.8′E · Speed 16.1 kn · under way · received 2 October 2026 at 06:47 UTC
- Destination: Richards Bay (ZA RCB) · ETA 16 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 SOUTHERN HOPE?
SOUTHERN HOPE is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2021. It is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the dimensions of SOUTHERN HOPE?
The vessel has a length overall of 210 metres and a beam of 37 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 60,286 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SOUTHERN HOPE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 March 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
Where has SOUTHERN HOPE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Africa and East Asia. It has also been observed transiting the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea.
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