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Vessel

CSSC CAPE TOWN

IMO 9853888
CargoBuilt 2020Active
CSSC CAPE TOWN — vessel photo
Photo: Alf van Beem · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
66,786
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
120,578
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
—
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2020
Year built

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Particulars

IMO
9853888
MMSI
477591300
Call sign
VRTH8
Flag
HK
Type
Bulk Carrier
Length (LOA)
254.96 m
Beam
43.05 m
Home port
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Ownership

Beneficial owner
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Operator
CSSC Hong Kong Shipping· Hong Kong
Technical manager
Wah Kwong Ship Management
Commercial manager
CSSC Hong Kong Shipping
Class society
CC
Design DWT
120,578 t
Flag
Hong Kong
Built
2020

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Fire
    Had an explosion on board, as it entered British Gibraltar Territorial Waters in
  4. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
29 May 2028
Special survey
29 May 2030
IOPP issued
02 Jun 2024
IOPP expires
28 May 2030

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
11 Nov 2025Quang NinhNo0
12 Nov 2024GdyniaNo403102, Freeboard Marks, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1161, Not Readable,03103, Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,07112, Emergency Escape Breathing Device And Disposition, F
14 Feb 2024Baltimore, MarylandNo0
03 Jul 2023GdyniaNo201123, Continuous Synopsis Record, Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1002, Entries Missing, 14616, Alternative Arrangements (SOx), Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex VI, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 0
20 Jun 2022AmsterdamNo404110, Abandon Ship Drills, Emergency Systems, 1092, Insufficient Frequency, 03108, Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1086, Not Properly Maintained, 07114, Remote Means Of Control (Opening,Pumps,Ventilation,Etc.) Machinery Sp
17 Jan 2022Port Hedland, WaNo0
21 Feb 2021GibraltarNo318426, Exposure To Harmful Levels Of Ambiant Factors, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 02109, Permanent Means Of Access, Structural Conditions, 1011, Not As Required, 11109, Rigid Liferafts, Life

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
19 Feb 2021FireHad an explosion on board, as it entered British Gibraltar Territorial Waters in Bay of Gibraltar, 19 Feb 2021. Explosion occurred around vessel's forecastle. No fire reported. Sd Gibraltar STS, Gibraltar, 22 Feb.