NEW FIRST (IMO 9908243)
NEW FIRST 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 42,756 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,759. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. NEW FIRST 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 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 636020879
- Call sign: 5LBD9
- Gross tonnage: 25759
- Deadweight: 42756 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner: NEW FIRST SHIPPING CO LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HSIN CHIEN MARINE CO LTD-CHT
- Last AIS position: 46°10.0′N · 178°6.1′W · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 14:58 UTC
- Destination: Manzanillo (CU MZO) · ETA 28 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEW FIRST?
NEW FIRST is a Bulk Carrier built in 2021. It is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NEW FIRST?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 42,756 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,759.
Which classification society manages NEW FIRST?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has NEW FIRST been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for NEW FIRST?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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