NICHOLAS STANFORD (IMO 9902251)
NICHOLAS STANFORD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2021 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,523, a gross tonnage of 35,607, and a length overall of 199.9 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within the mid-size carrier segment. NICHOLAS STANFORD is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 636020296
- Call sign: D5YO5
- Gross tonnage: 35607
- Deadweight: 63523 t
- Length overall: 199.9 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/05/2026
- Registered owner: CHIJIN SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAMBARA KISEN CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: UNION MARINE MGMT SERV PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 37°1.0′N · 076°2.7′W · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 23:21 UTC
- Destination: Praia Mole Pt / Vitória (BR PRM) · ETA 27 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of NICHOLAS STANFORD?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.9 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.3 metres.
Which shipyard built NICHOLAS STANFORD?
The vessel was built by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu) Inc. in 2021. It is currently in its fifth year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
NICHOLAS STANFORD has a deadweight tonnage of 63,523 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,607.
What is the PSC inspection history for NICHOLAS STANFORD?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2026. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
What is the classification of NICHOLAS STANFORD?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
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