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Port Newcastle

Multiple ports share this name. Other same-name ports: Newcastle #2513 (Australia); Newcastle #2514 (Canada); Newcastle #2515 (England); Newcastle #58241 (UNITED KINGDOM); Newcastle #63857 (Ireland); Newcastle #106455 (South Africa).

Where is the Port?
NEWCASTLE is located near the monitored sea lanes. The official UN/LOCODE of this port is USNUC.

How many vessels are in Newcastle port?
There are currently 4 vessels in port and 0 vessels recently departed.

Port map updates in near real-time from AIS snapshots and route transitions. Use the vessel-type filters and names toggle in the map control.


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Recent vessel arrivals at the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 0
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Recent vessel departures from the port

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Shipping companies (lines) whose ships most often called at the port Newcastle:

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Port summary

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Vessel type distribution for the last 3 months:

Unknown · 10 calls (76.9%)
Fishing Vessel · 1 calls (7.7%)
Navigation Aid · 1 calls (7.7%)
Sailing · 1 calls (7.7%)

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Vessels currently in port

Detected by latest AIS in the extended port area, latest 72 hours (deduplicated by vessel).

MMSI 994444478
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 994444478 | AIS: 2026-04-10 10:07:08 UTC
ES flagBOYA 27
Type: Navigation Aid | IMO: 0, MMSI: 992241195 | AIS: 2026-04-10 10:06:09 UTC
US flagEVENING STAR
Type: Sailing | IMO: 0, MMSI: 368172070 | AIS: 2026-04-09 15:54:11 UTC
GI flagJADE-IVAN-LIAM
Type: Unknown | IMO: 0, MMSI: 236112197 | AIS: 2026-04-09 14:57:20 UTC

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Port in news

Mentions from Topos news feed and spotlights.

AMSA Bans Liberia-Flagged Ship from Australian Ports After 7 Months Of Unpaid Wages & Crew Exploitation
ports_congestion · 2026-04-10 12:19:47
AMSA boarded the Liberia-flagged vessel BBG Wuzhou when it docked in Newcastle and conducted a comprehensive inspection.
AAL Names Latest Heavy Lift Ship
people_culture · 2026-03-31 21:28:53
AAL Shipping (AAL) has named its latest Super B-Class heavy lift vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. The ceremony also served as the backdrop for the ordering of two further Super B-Class vessels.
AAL Shipping Unveils AAL Newcastle And Announces Two Additional Super B-Class Vessels
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-31 17:00:59
AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. Marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-term fleet development strategy, the ceremony also served as the backdrop for a major announcement: two further Super B-Class vessels. AAL Tianjin ...
AAL Shipping Unveils AAL Newcastle And Announces Two Additional Super B-Class Vessels
people_culture · 2026-03-31 17:00:01
AAL Shipping (AAL) celebrated the official unveiling and naming of its latest Super B-Class vessel, AAL Newcastle, at the CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard in Guangzhou, China. Marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s long-term fleet development strategy, the ceremony als...
Sea Glory enters the cape segment with newcastlemax buy
Splash247 · 2026-03-27 05:29:11
A fresh pattern has emerged in the opening months of 2026, with several Chinese owners branching into the capesize arena through first-time newcastlemax acquisitions—big-ticket bulker buys likely to trade only for a few years before heading to the breakers.  The latest entrant is Sea Glory. VesselsValue shows the company, better known in the chemical trades …
Sea Glory enters the cape segment with newcastlemax buy
people_culture · 2026-03-27 04:29:11
A fresh pattern has emerged in the opening months of 2026, with several Chinese owners branching into the capesize arena through first-time newcastlemax acquisitions—big-ticket bulker buys likely to trade only for a few years before heading to the breakers.  The latest entrant...
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Announces Delivery of Second High Specification Newcastlemax Vessel This Year
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-24 18:00:57
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Valkyrie, the second of two 2020-built 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels that Genco agreed to acquire in November 2025. John C. Wobensmith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, ...
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Announces Delivery of Second High Specification Newcastlemax Vessel This Year
ports_congestion · 2026-03-24 18:00:26
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Valkyrie, the second of two 2020-built 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vesse...
Zhejiang Shipping Group expands capesize fleet with second acquisition
Splash247 · 2026-03-24 11:00:00
Zhejiang Shipping Group is pushing further into the capesize segment, with broker sources telling Splash that the Chinese owner has acquired a second large bulker under Zhejiang Shipping Singapore, its wholly owned subsidiary. Earlier this year, the company made headlines with its first newcastlemax bulk carrier, the 2019-built, 210,000 dwt ZH Dampier. Now, broker sources …
Fredriksen back in dry bulk newbuilds with up to eight newcastlemaxes
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-03-23 05:00:00
John Fredriksen’s private investment arm, Seatankers Management, has re-entered the large bulk carrier newbuild market with an order for up to eight newcastlemax vessels at China’s Panjin Dajin Offshore. Shipbuilding sources say the Cyprus-based outfit has signed firm contract...
Fredriksen back in dry bulk newbuilds with up to eight newcastlemaxes
people_culture · 2026-03-23 05:00:00
John Fredriksen’s private investment arm, Seatankers Management, has re-entered the large bulk carrier newbuild market with an order for up to eight newcastlemax vessels at China’s Panjin Dajin Offshore. Shipbuilding sources say the Cyprus-based outfit has signed firm contract...
Fredriksen back in dry bulk newbuilds with up to eight newcastlemaxes
Splash247 · 2026-03-23 05:00:00
John Fredriksen’s private investment arm, Seatankers Management, has re-entered the large bulk carrier newbuild market with an order for up to eight newcastlemax vessels at China’s Panjin Dajin Offshore. Shipbuilding sources say the Cyprus-based outfit has signed firm contracts for four 210,000 dwt units, with options attached for a further four. Deliveries for the firm …
Fredriksen back in dry bulk newbuilds with up to eight newcastlemaxes
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-03-22 22:00:00
John Fredriksen’s private investment arm, Seatankers Management, has re-entered the large bulk carrier newbuild market with an order for up to eight newcastlemax vessels at China’s Panjin Dajin Offshore. Shipbuilding sources say the Cyprus-based outfit has signed firm contract...
Fredriksen back in dry bulk newbuilds with up to eight newcastlemaxes
people_culture · 2026-03-22 22:00:00
John Fredriksen’s private investment arm, Seatankers Management, has re-entered the large bulk carrier newbuild market with an order for up to eight newcastlemax vessels at China’s Panjin Dajin Offshore. Shipbuilding sources say the Cyprus-based outfit has signed firm contract...
Maple Leaf Shipping marks 70 years with its first newcastlemax purchase
people_culture · 2026-03-20 05:55:07
China’s Maple Leaf Shipping has marked its 70th anniversary by adding its largest vessel to date, emerging as the buyer of a 206,300 dwt newcastlemax bulker. Broker sources tell Splash the privately owned company is behind the purchase of the 2005-built Cape Merlin, which has ...
Maple Leaf Shipping marks 70 years with its first newcastlemax purchase
Splash247 · 2026-03-20 05:55:07
China’s Maple Leaf Shipping has marked its 70th anniversary by adding its largest vessel to date, emerging as the buyer of a 206,300 dwt newcastlemax bulker. Broker sources tell Splash the privately owned company is behind the purchase of the 2005-built Cape Merlin, which has now been renamed ES Bright Sea. Maple Leaf is one …
Pan Ocean bulks up with Qingdao Beihai newcastlemaxes
people_culture · 2026-03-16 06:27:00
South Korea’s Pan Ocean has expanded its newbuilding programme by exercising options for two additional newcastlemax bulk carriers at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The Harim Group-controlled shipowner confirmed in a filing that the additional vessels will cost about KRW228bn in...
Pan Ocean bulks up with Qingdao Beihai newcastlemaxes
Splash247 · 2026-03-16 06:27:00
South Korea’s Pan Ocean has expanded its newbuilding programme by exercising options for two additional newcastlemax bulk carriers at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The Harim Group-controlled shipowner confirmed in a filing that the additional vessels will cost about KRW228bn in total, or roughly $77m per ship. The latest deal follows an initial order for two 211,000 …
Pan Ocean bulks up with Qingdao Beihai newcastlemaxes
people_culture · 2026-03-15 19:27:00
South Korea’s Pan Ocean has expanded its newbuilding programme by exercising options for two additional newcastlemax bulk carriers at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding. The Harim Group-controlled shipowner confirmed in a filing that the additional vessels will cost about KRW228bn in...
Himalaya Shipping lands premium index-linked charter
Splash247 · 2026-03-12 09:43:00
Oslo-listed dry bulk owner Himalaya Shipping has secured a new charter deal for one of its large dual-fuel bulkers as the vessel prepares to roll off its current employment. The company said the 2023-built newcastlemax Mount Matterhorn has been fixed on a charter lasting between 12 and 14 months. The 210,000 dwt vessel is expected …
Himalaya Shipping lands premium index-linked charter
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-03-12 09:43:00
Oslo-listed dry bulk owner Himalaya Shipping has secured a new charter deal for one of its large dual-fuel bulkers as the vessel prepares to roll off its current employment. The company said the 2023-built newcastlemax Mount Matterhorn has been fixed on a charter lasting betwe...
88% Spike in Gas Prices Forces Utilities to Coal
ports_congestion · 2026-03-10 17:00:00
Asian benchmark Newcastle coal prices jumped more than 9% to $150/ton (as per BBG data) at the start of the week, as energy flows across the Gulf area remain disrupted and transit through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly slowed. The rise in coal prices is being driven by...
Danaos doubles down on dry bulk with newcastlemax newbuilds
Splash247 · 2026-03-10 06:00:00
Greek shipowner Danaos Corporation is expanding its push into dry bulk, adding two more newcastlemax newbuildings at Chinese yards as part of a broader diversification strategy. The New York-listed company confirmed the contracts in its latest annual report, revealing orders for a brace of 211,000 dwt vessels scheduled for delivery in 2028. The latest additions …
Danaos doubles down on dry bulk with newcastlemax newbuilds
ports_congestion · 2026-03-10 04:00:00
Greek shipowner Danaos Corporation is expanding its push into dry bulk, adding two more newcastlemax newbuildings at Chinese yards as part of a broader diversification strategy. The New York-listed company confirmed the contracts in its latest annual report, revealing orders f...
Danaos doubles down on dry bulk with newcastlemax newbuilds
ports_congestion · 2026-03-09 21:00:00
Greek shipowner Danaos Corporation is expanding its push into dry bulk, adding two more newcastlemax newbuildings at Chinese yards as part of a broader diversification strategy. The New York-listed company confirmed the contracts in its latest annual report, revealing orders f...
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Announces Delivery of First High Specification Newcastlemax Vessel
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-05 18:00:45
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Stars and Stripes, one of two 2020-built 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax vessels that Genco agreed to acquire in November 2025. John C. Wobensmith, Chairman and Chief Executive ...
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Announces Delivery of First High Specification Newcastlemax Vessel
ports_congestion · 2026-03-05 18:00:45
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that it has taken delivery of the Genco Stars and Stripes, one of two 2020-built 208,000 dwt scrubber-fitted Newcastlemax ves...
Union Maritime bulks up with first newcastlemax newbuilds
Splash247 · 2026-03-03 06:29:00
Diversified UK owner Union Maritime has been linked to its first newcastlemax bulker order, with brokers reporting a provisional deal in China for up to four 215,000 dwt vessels. Newbuilding sources said the Laurent Cadji-led company has signed up at around $76m per ship for two firm units plus two options at Wuhu Shipyard, with …
Union Maritime bulks up with first newcastlemax newbuilds
ports_congestion · 2026-03-03 06:29:00
Diversified UK owner Union Maritime has been linked to its first newcastlemax bulker order, with brokers reporting a provisional deal in China for up to four 215,000 dwt vessels. Newbuilding sources said the Laurent Cadji-led company has signed up at around $76m per ship for t...
Ship Owners Order More Dry Bulk Newbuildings
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-02-26 22:00:59
In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, Greece’s Seanergy Maritime placed an order of 1 x 211,000 dwt newcastlemax vessel to Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy. The price is $75.8 mln and delivery is set for mid2028. Seanergy placed an addition order, this time for 1 x 181,500 dwt ...
Ship Owners Order More Dry Bulk Newbuildings
ports_congestion · 2026-02-26 22:00:59
In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the bulk sector, Greece’s Seanergy Maritime placed an order of 1 x 211,000 dwt newcastlemax vessel to Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy. The price is $75.8 mln and delivery is set for mid2028. Seanergy placed an add...
Bulk Carrier under Escort
reddit:r/ShipPorn · 2026-02-03 08:24:02
Piloted into Newcastle Harbour. Sploosh submitted by /u/StunningLeek9677 [link] [comments]