KANKO MARU (IMO 9950911)
KANKO MARU is a Bulk Carrier built in 2022 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its fourth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 82,325 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 44,511. This size and type suggest it is configured for efficient dry bulk transport operations. KANKO MARU is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Africa, and South 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 20 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 352001856
- Call sign: 3E2768
- Gross tonnage: 44511
- Deadweight: 82325 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner: BATANAGAR SHIPPING CORP (Japan)
- Ship manager: OKOUCHI KAIUN KK (Japan)
- ISM manager: APEX SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 13°10.7′N · 100°50.5′E · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 20:25 UTC
- Destination: KOH SI CHANG TRANSHIPMENT AREA
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KANKO MARU?
KANKO MARU is a Bulk Carrier built in 2022. It is currently in its fourth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for KANKO MARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 82,325 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 44,511.
Which classification society maintains KANKO MARU?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has KANKO MARU been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and East Africa. It has also been recorded in South Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for KANKO MARU?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
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