GT PERSEPHONE (IMO 9888895)
GT PERSEPHONE 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 49,322 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 41,458. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip commodities. GT PERSEPHONE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific 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 5 June 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 352649000
- Call sign: 3FDD6
- Gross tonnage: 41458
- Deadweight: 49322 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/06/2026
- Registered owner: CARIBSTAR SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CHUGOKU SOUGYO CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 12°33.4′N · 109°30.8′E · Speed 8.2 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 09:38 UTC
- Destination: Nagoya, Aichi (JP NGO) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 02:14 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GT PERSEPHONE?
GT PERSEPHONE is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GT PERSEPHONE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,322 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 41,458.
Which classification society manages GT PERSEPHONE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has GT PERSEPHONE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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