HUA XIN 18 (IMO 1049950)
HUA XIN 18 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2020 and flying the Gabon flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,000 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,788. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal trades. HUA XIN 18 is classed by Zianlian Chuen, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region over recent periods. It has been registered under three former names and has operated under two previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 23 February 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Gabon
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 626446000
- Call sign: TRBO5
- Gross tonnage: 1788
- Deadweight: 2000 t
- Length overall: 71 m
- Beam: 13 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 19/02/2024, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/02/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BISHAOHUAXIN CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 8°20.0′N · 013°41.7′W · Speed 5.6 kn · received 14 August 2026 at 00:17 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HUA XIN 18?
HUA XIN 18 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2020 and is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HUA XIN 18?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,788.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Gabon flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
What is the classification status of HUA XIN 18?
The vessel is classed by Zianlian Chuen. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 23 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 February 2024. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2024 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 February 2024.
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