KAI QIANG 189 is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2023 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,565 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 13,690. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles within global maritime trade routes. KAI QIANG 189 is classed by Isthmus Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, East Asia, South East Asia, and South Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026.
KAI QIANG 189 is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2023 and is currently in its third year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 20,565 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 13,690.
The vessel is classed by the Isthmus Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been active in East Asia, South East Asia, and South Asia.
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026. All-time records show 4 inspections since 2025 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 August 2026.
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