NEW KEY (IMO 9932646)
NEW KEY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2023 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 42,650 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,852. This size and type suggest its utility in regional bulk commodity transport. NEW KEY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, East Asia, and South East Asia regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 636022035
- Call sign: 5LGW4
- Gross tonnage: 25852
- Deadweight: 42650 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/04/2026
- Registered owner: NEW KEY SHIPPING CO LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HSIN CHIEN MARINE CO LTD-CHT
- Last AIS position: 20°37.4′N · 107°20.6′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:03 UTC
- Destination: Onahama (JP ONA) · ETA 20 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 KEY?
NEW KEY is a Bulk Carrier built in 2023. It is currently in its third year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NEW KEY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 42,650 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,852.
Which classification society manages NEW KEY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has NEW KEY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including South Asia and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded in East Asia and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for NEW KEY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 April 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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