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Vessel

CETUS BOWHEAD

IMO 9670755
CargoBuilt 2015Active
26,411
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
43,433
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2015
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9670755
MMSI
538010821
Call sign
V7A7470
Flag
MH
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
189.99 m
Beam
30.06 m
Home port

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Su-Nav Ship Management
Commercial manager
Class society
LR
Design DWT
43,433 t
Flag
Liberia
Built
2015

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Dry dock
  2. Special survey
  3. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Not under command due to lubricating oil pipe requiring repairs, 25 nautical mil
  4. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
14 Oct 2026
Special survey
28 Jun 2025
IOPP issued
15 Oct 2023
IOPP expires
28 Jun 2025

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
01 May 2026Port AdelaideNo101 11104 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Rescue Boats) (30.04.2026) No 2 11131 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (On Board Training And Instructions) (30.04.2026) No 3 10105 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Magnetic Compass) (30.04.2026) No 4 07115 FIRE SAFETY (Fire-Dampers) (30.04.2026) No 5 03199 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Other (Load Lines)) (30.04.2026) No 6 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) (30.04.2026) No 7 13102 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) (30.04.2026) No 8 18408 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Electrical) (30.04.2026) No 9 18401 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Medical Equipment, Medical Chest, Medical Guide) (30.04.2026) No 10 18426 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Exposure To Harmful Levels Of Ambiant Factors) (30.04.2026) No
30 Apr 2026Port AdelaideNo12CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - DOCUMENTS (Records Of Rest) No 2 11104 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Rescue Boats) No 3 11131 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (On Board Training And Instructions) No 4 10105 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Magnetic Compass) No 5 07115 FIRE SAFETY (Fire-Dampers) No 6 03199 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Other (Load Lines)) No 7 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) No 8 13102 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) No 9 18408 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Electrical) No 10 18401 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Medical Equipment, Medical Chest, Medical Guide) No 11 18426 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Exposure To Harmful Levels Of Ambiant Factors) No 12 15150 ISM (ISM)
26 Feb 2026OnomichiNo21 14104 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Oil Filtering Equipment) (13.02.2026) No 2 10109 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals) (13.02.2026)
13 Feb 2026TokuyamaNo71 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) No 2 11104 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Rescue Boats) No 3 07199 FIRE SAFETY (Other (Fire Safety)) No 4 07105 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions) No 5 04103 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches) No 6 14104 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Oil Filtering Equipment) No 7 10109 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals)
05 Nov 2025HeroyaNo0
22 Aug 2025MizushimaNo0
03 Apr 2025HoustonNo0
12 Jan 2025NewportNo1907110, Fire Fighting Equipment And Appliances, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,18302, Sanitary Facilities, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,01333, Ship Specific Plans For The Recovery Of Persons From The Water, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1031, Incomplete,01323, Fire Safety Operational Booklet, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1031, Incomplete,18201, Fitness For Duty - Work And Rest Hours, Labour Conditions - Conditions Of Employment, 1011, Not As Required,04110, Abandon Ship Drills, Emergency Systems, 1092, Insufficient Frequency,11104, Rescue Boats, Life Saving Appliances, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,11110, Stowage And Provision Of Liferafts, Life Saving Appliances, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,04121, Crew Familiarization With Emergency Systems, Emergency Systems, 1011, Not As Required,07111, Personal Equipment For Fire Safety, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,18432, Risk Evaluation, Training And Instruction To Seafarers, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,03107, Doors, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,02105, Steering Gear, Structural Conditions, 1011, Not As Required,13102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,13103, Gauges,Thermometers, Etc, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,03110, Manholes/Flush Scuttles, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1011, Not As Required,18313, Cleanliness, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1018, Signs Of Vermins,15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required,14802, Ballast Water Record Book, Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water, 1177, Incorrect
13 Nov 2024MonglaNo0
08 May 2024Geelong, VICNo11 10112 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Electronic Charts (ECDIS) )
07 May 2024Geelong, VICNo7LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Gas Instruments) No 2 10112 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Electronic Charts (ECDIS) ) No 3 04118 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Enclosed Space Entry And Rescue Drills) No 4 04116 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Means Of Communication Between Safety Centre And Other Control Stations) No 5 13102 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) No 6 13101 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Propulsion Main Engine) No 7 15150 ISM (ISM)
20 Nov 2023PalembangNo0
07 Sep 2023Portland, OregonNo0
20 Jun 2023ZhenjiangNo0
14 Feb 2023HoyangerNo0
21 Jul 2022SafagaNo0
29 Jul 2021OnomichiNo3LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifebuoys Incl. Provision And Disposition); WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Freeboard Marks); LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Operation Of Life Saving Appliances)

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
19 Dec 2016Mechanical FaultNot under command due to lubricating oil pipe requiring repairs, 25 nautical miles SSW of Prawle Point, in 49 54 N 03 18 W, 19 Dec 2016. Under way same day.