CHEN FAN 1 (IMO 1166928)
CHEN FAN 1 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Sao Tome and Principe flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,120 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,850. Given its capacity, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. CHEN FAN 1 is classed by Zianlian Chuen, which is not an IACS member, and its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, the Indian Ocean and Java Sea, and East Asia and South East Asia. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 15 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Tanzania
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 677009700
- Call sign: 5IM197
- Gross tonnage: 1850
- Deadweight: 2120 t
- Length overall: 75 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 11/03/2026, Fuzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CHENFAN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (Oman)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHEN FAN 1?
CHEN FAN 1 is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2015 and is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHEN FAN 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,120 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,850.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Zianlian Chuen. The current classification status for this entity is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has CHEN FAN 1 been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Africa and the Indian Ocean. It has also been observed in the Java Sea and throughout East and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for CHEN FAN 1?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 March 2026. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2026 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 March 2026.
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