Japanese cargo ship (ex-Shinsho Maru 1936-1938) Sinsyo Maru 1938-1942

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Call sign JIOK. Homeport Tokyo. Owner in 1939 Kuribayashi Syosen K.K. Laid down by Mitshui Bussan Kaisha Ltd., Tama, Japan on 9 November 1935, launched on 9 June 1936, completed on 27 July 1937, requisitioned by the navy as transport on 4 August 1937, stricken and given back to owners on 10 March 1939, requisitioned by the navy on 12 November 1941, registered as auxiliary destroyer tender on 1 December 1941, torpedoed and sunk by the American submarine USS Thresher (SS-200) 11 miles south west of Kiiyo, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands on 9 July 1942 and stricken on 31 July 1942. Gross tonnage 4,837 tons, net tonnage 2,871 tons, deadweight tons 6,718 tons and as dimensions 373.1 x 50.0 x29.0 x 8 (light)-24 (loaded) feet. Reciprocating propulsion, one screw, horsepower322 nhp, coal bunker capacity 1,040 tons, range 11,500 miles/12 knots and speed 12 (normal cruising)-15 (maximum) knots.

Belgian bulk carrier (ex-Sea Amber 2017-2018, Golden Amber -2018-2026) Golden Fris 2026-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 21-9-2026

Belgium-flagged, homeport Antwerp, Belgium, IMO 9458987, MMSI 205375000 and call sign ONOD. Built in 2017. Owner CMB. Tech Belgium NV, part of (Golden Ocean Group, Hamilton, Bermuda), Antwerp, Belgium, commercial manager CMB Tech NV, Antwerp, Belgium and ISM manager Bernhard Schulte Singapore, Republic of Singapore. As Golden Amber Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, MMSI 538007556, call sign V7HC7, owner Golden Ocean Group Limited, Hamilton, Bermuda and manager Thome Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore. Laid down by Pipavav Dhipyard, Pipavav, India on 28 September 2010, launched on 11 August 2015, completed on 17 January 2017. Between 2017-2018 Sea Amber, Malta-flagged, homeport Valletta, call sign 9HA4352. 

Japanese activities in the Truk-Marshalls Islands-New Britain area increasing according to the U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary dated 23 February 1942

An item reported that the Japanese activities in the Truk-Marshall Islands-New Britain area was increasing especially by aircraft and submarines. Naval units were seen in the St. George’s Channel (between New Britain and New Ireland) and at Gasmata [New Britain, Papua New Guinea] where the large force was joined which was earlier at Rabaul.

Source

Map Room Papers (Roosevelt Administration), 1942 - 1945. MR0423. U.S. Joint Intelligence Committee. Daily summary No. 75 dated 23 February 1942

Canadian bulk carrier Federal Satsuki 2012-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 10-9-2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9515101, MMSI 538004642 and call sign V7YE6. Owner/manager Fednav Ltd, Montreal, Canada. Built by Oshima Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, Saikai, Japan in 2012. 

Greek bulk carrier (Maja 2011-2013) LMZ Phoebe 2013-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 6 July 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9599389, MMSI 538005370 and call sign V7DD5. Built by Zhejiang Zengzhou Shipbuilding, Zhoushan, China in 2011. As Maja Malta-flagged. Owner Phoebe Shipping, manager LMZ Shipping, both at Athens, Greece. 

British LPG tanker Moritz Schulte 2002-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, IMO 0220794, MMSI 538012344 and call sign V7B2712. Built by CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China in 2002. Isle of Man flagged, homeport Douglas, MMSI 2353007000 and call sign ZNVF8 2002-2026. Owner Baldwing Shipping Ltd., manager Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (UK) Ltd., both Newcastle upon Tyne, England. 

Singapore owned container ship (ex-AS Frisia 2010-2011, Nordic Stani 2011-2018) X-Press Agility 2018-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 June 2026

Cyprus-flagged, homeport Limassol, IMO 9483671, MMSI 209467000 and call sign 5BMB3. Built by Sainty Yangzhou Shipbuilding, Yangzhou, China in 2010. Isle of Man-flagged 2010, Germany-flagged 2010-2011, Cyprus-flagged 2011, Marshall Islands-flagged 2011-2016, Marshall-flagged 2016-? Owner/manager Eastaway Ship Management Pte, Singapore. 

South Korean Heavy load carrier (ex-STX Rose 2 2012-2013, Sunrise 20213-2026) Alma 2026-

Rotterdam, Netherlands 16 June 2026

Antigua&Barbuda-flagged, IMO 9623219, MMSI 305204000 and call sign V2RI9. Built by STX Offshore&Shipbuilding Jihnae Shipyard, Jinhae, South Korea in 2012. Marshall Islands-flagged 2012-2022, South Korea-flagged 2022-2026 and Germany and Antigua&Barbuda-flagged in 2026. As Sunrise/Sun Rise South Korea-flagged, homeport Jesu, MMSI 440032000, call sign D7GU an downer/manager Pan Ocean Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea. 

Singaporean LPG tanker (ex-Aurora Frigg 2016-2017) BW Frigg 2017-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 18 May 2025

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9733337, MMSI 538006839 and call sign V7RW8. Owner BW Constellation Li Pte Ltd, manager BW LPG Ltd, both Singapore. Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Gunsan, South Korea in 2016. 

British crude oil tanker Brands Hatch 2025-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 22 May 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 1034199, MMSI 538011492 and call sign V7A3036. Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China in 2025. Owner UML Brands Hatch Ltd., Wembley, and manager UNion Maritime Ltd., London, England. 

Offshore vessel (ex-FS Cygnus 2014-2026) Cygnus 2026-

Ysselwerf, Capelle aan den Ijssel, Netherlands 24 May 2026

U-81. As FS Cygnus a multi purpose offshore vessel, Marshall Islands-flagged, IMO 9741542, MMSI 538072801 and call sign V7B2900. Norway-flagged in 2014, England-flagged 2014-2026. Built by Simek Yard, Flekkefjord, Norway with yard number 128 in 2014 and delivered in November 2014 to owner/manager Fletcher Shipping, Aberdeen, Scotland. 

Multi purpose offshore vessel Ocean Falcon (2015)

Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands 24 May 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9688915, MMSI 538071803 and call sign Y7A5625. Havyard 820. Built by Astilleros Zamakona Pasaia, Pasajes, Spain in 2015 as commercial rescue ship, purchased to be converted into an explorer yacht for charter, arrived at Lürssen, Bremen, Germany in September 2022 for conversion, announced conversion cancelled in August 2024 and for sale as an explorer platform. Now lying in the Netherlands as Project UFO. In the past owner/manager International Yacht Corporation, Fort Lauderdale, USA. 

American chemical/oil products tanke Fairchem Fynbos 2021-

Entrance Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands 30 March 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9914292, MMSI 538009511 and call sign V7A4830. Built by Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Nagasaki, Japan in 2021. Owner Ploaris Line Co. Inc., manager Fairfield Chemical Carriers, Wilton, Conncecticut, USA. 

Belgium-flagged bulk carrier (ex-HL Saphire 2021-2023, Golden Saphire 2023-2026) Mineral Zambia 2026-

Entrance Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands 31 March 2026

Belgium-flagged, IMO 9882463, MMSI 205478000 and call sign ONPV. Built by New Times Shipbuilding, Jiangsu, China in 2021. Panama-flagged, IMO 9882463, MMSI 351015000 and call sign 3EOD5 2021-2023 and Marshall Islands-flagged 2023-2026. Owner/manager as HL Sapphire H Line Shipping Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea. 

Bulk carrier (ex-Sukura Kobe 2011-2021, Handy Heidi 2021-2025) Right Course 2025-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 28 April 2026

Panama-flagged, IMO 9473688, MMSI 352005681 and call sign 3E8901. Built by Shin Kochi Jyuko, Kochi, Japan in 2011. As Sakura Kobe owner/manager Nitta Marine Services, Kobe, Japan. Panama-flagged 2011-2021, MMSI 538009691 and call sign H8QN. Marshall Islands-flagged 2021-2025 and Panama-flagged since 2025. 

Swiss container ship (ex-Hundai Confidence 2003-2009, MSC Confidence 2009-2011, Hyundai Conference 2011-2020, Naxos 2020-2021, TS Mumbai 2021-2023) MSC Anshika VI 2023-

Antwerpen, Belgium 10 April 2026

Madeira/Portugal-flagged, IMO 9254848, MMSI 255802360 and call sign CQOR. Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Ulsan, South Korea in 2003. Panama-flagged 2003-2014, Korea-flagged 2014-200, Liberia-flagged 2020-2021 and Marshall Islands-flagged 2021-2023. Owner MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co., Geneva, Switzerland, manager MSC Shipmanagement Ltd., Limassol, Cyprus.

Heavy load carrier (ex-STX Rose 2 2012-2013, Sunrise 20213-2026) Alma 2026-

Bremerhaven, Germany 18 April 2026

Antigua&Barbuda-flagged, IMO 9623219, MMSI 305204000 and call sign V2RI9. Built by STX Offshore&Shipbuilding Johnae Shipyard, Jinhae, Soutj Korea in 2012. Marshall Islands-flagged 2012-2022, South Korea-flagged 2022-2026 and Germany and Antigua&Barbuda-flagged in 2026. As Sunrise/Sun Rise South Korea-flagged, homeport Jesu, MMSI 440032000, call sign D7GU an downer/manager Pan Ocean Co. Ltd., Seoul, South Korea. 

German container ship (ex-Valdivia 2006-2026) MSC Valdivia II 2026-

Antwerpen, Belgium 10 April 2026

Madeira/Portugal-flagged, IMO 9333395, MMSI 255806256 and call sign CQAR6. Built by JJ Sietas Schiffswerft, Hamburg, Germany in 2006. As Valdivia owner/manager Peter Doehle Schiffahrts, Hamburg, Germany. Germany-flagged 2006, Marshall Islands-flagged between 2006-2019 and since then Madeira-flagged. 

Japanese LNG tanker LNG Rosenrot 2021-

North Sea/entrance Nieuwe Waterweg, Netherlands 31 March 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9877133, MMSI 538008979 and call sign V7A4150. Built by daewoo Shipbuilding&Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., Okpo, South Korea in 2021. Owner Fair Wind Navigarion Sa, Imabari, Japan and manager MOL LNG Transport Europe Ltd., London, United Kingdom. 

Greek LPG tanker (ex-Eco Enigma 2015-2023) Dream Arrax 2023-

Schelde off Vlissingen, Netherlands 2 April 2026

Marshall Islands-flagged, homeport Majuro, IMO 9713545, MMSI 538006211 and call sign V7KV2. Owner Starfire Shipping Co., manager Castor Ships Sa., Athens, Greece. Built by Murakami Hide Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Hakata, Japan in 2015.