What port did SUNBIRD last visit?

The most recent recorded US port call for SUNBIRD was at GALVESTON, TX on 2026-02-04.

Is SUNBIRD flagged for inspection deficiencies?

USCG inspection data is not currently available for SUNBIRD.

Who operates SUNBIRD?

SUNBIRD is operated by HISAMOTO KISEN CO. & PACIFIC LIGHT MARINE S.A. and owned by HISAMOTO KISEN CO. LTD/PACIFIC LIGHT MARINE SA.

IMO 9956915Marshall Islands

SUNBIRD (IMO 9956915) — Port Calls, Inspections & Compliance

Marshall Islands · 4 arrivals in last 12 mo (↑ increasing) · 50% at GALVESTON, TX · 6,753 GT

⚠ 1 hit on 12 listsOperator screened against 6 lists · Owner screened against 6 lists

Total Port Calls

Unique Ports

Latest Arrival

2026-02-04

Vessel Compliance Snapshot

Deficiencies

Not on file

No USCG CGMix inspection record — foreign-flag vessels without recent US port calls may not appear in the registry

COFR

Valid

Expires 2026-10-30

Arrivals (12 mo)

↑

3 unique ports

PSC Exams

0 detentions · medium risk

Jones Act

Not eligible

Jones Act coastwise trade requires US flag, US build, and US ownership

MMSI / Call Sign

V7A7238

Call sign from CBP CF-1400; no ITU MARS radio station record

Data compiled from CBP CF-1400 Vessel Entrances, OpenSanctions, OFAC Sanctions, USCG NPFC COFR · As of 2026-04-26 · Updates weekly

Sanctions Match

This vessel or its operator/owner has potential matches on 1 sanctions list(s). The vessel itself appears on a sanctions list. Verify before engaging in any commercial transaction.

Port Call History (4)

Date	Port	Last Foreign Port	Dock	Draft	Crew	Trade	Voyage #	Agent
2026-02-04	GALVESTON, TX	— via BEAUMONT, TX	ADM GRAIN CO., GALVESTON ELEVATOR, PIERS 30 - 33 MM 4	221.1 ft	21	—	25	Dylan Cleary
2026-02-04	GALVESTON, TX	— via BEAUMONT, TX	TEXAS INERNATIONAL TERMINALS MM 4	221.1 ft	21	—	25	Dylan Cleary
2026-01-30	PORT ARTHUR, TX	BARRANQUILLA(CO)	PORT OF BEAUMONT DOCKS - WHARVES 1 - 7 MM 45	261.1 ft	21	Domestic	24	Paul Davis
2025-11-17	HOUSTON, TX	— via NEW ORLEANS, LA	VOPAK, INC., DEER PARK TERMINAL WHARF MM 36	27.2 ft	21	—	22	Rory Smith

Operator & Owner

Operator: HISAMOTO KISEN CO. & PACIFIC LIGHT MARINE S.A.; Screen entity
Owner: HISAMOTO KISEN CO. LTD/PACIFIC LIGHT MARINE SA; Screen entity

Origin Countries (1)

Country	Arrivals	Share
CO	1	100%

Based on last foreign port of departure from CBP CF-1400 vessel entrance records.

USCG Records

Specifications, inspections, documents, and incidents

Certificate of Financial Responsibility

Source: USCG National Pollution Funds Center (OPA 90)

Status

Valid

Expires

2026-10-30

Days Until Expiry

187

VIN

L9956915

COFR Operator

PACIFIC LIGHT MARINE S.A. & HISAMOTO KISEN CO., LTD.

Port State Control Inspections

MEDIUM Risk

Total Exams

Detentions

Flag State

MARSHALL ISLANDS

Date	Type	Port	Status	Result
Nov 18, 2025	Vessel Inspection	Houston, Texas	Approved Inspection	Clear
Nov 18, 2025	Boarding	Houston, Texas	Agency Action Complete	Clear
Nov 16, 2025	Vessel Inspection	Houston, Texas	Approved Inspection	Clear
Aug 9, 2025	Vessel Inspection	Mobile, Alabama	Agency Action Complete	Clear
Mar 11, 2025	Vessel Inspection	Houston, Texas	Approved Inspection	Clear
Nov 11, 2024	Vessel Inspection	New Orleans, Louisiana	Administrative Action	Clear
Nov 16, 2024	Vessel Inspection	New Orleans, Louisiana	Approved Inspection	Clear
Aug 14, 2024	Vessel Inspection	Port Arthur, Texas	Approved Inspection	Clear
Aug 14, 2024	Vessel Inspection	Port Arthur, Texas	Approved Inspection	Clear
Nov 30, 2023	Vessel Inspection	San Juan, Puerto Rico	Approved Inspection	Clear

Source: USCG Port State Information Exchange (PSIX)

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