DEVELOPMENT WAY (IMO 8124785)
DEVELOPMENT WAY is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 1983 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 31,287 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 28,592. Given its heavy load carrier designation and capacity, it is configured for specialized cargo transport operations. DEVELOPMENT WAY is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 October 2025.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1983
- MMSI: 354900000
- Call sign: 3FXZ4
- Gross tonnage: 28592
- Deadweight: 31287 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/03/2012, Vancouver (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/10/2025
- Registered owner: DEVELOPMENT WAY GLOBAL SHPG (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CCCC INTERNATIONAL SHPG CORP (China)
- Last AIS position: 8°33.4′N · 081°12.6′E · received 10 September 2026 at 07:25 UTC
- Destination: TRINCOMALEE · ETA 10 September 2026 at 10:37 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DEVELOPMENT WAY?
DEVELOPMENT WAY is a Heavy Load Carrier. It was built in 1983 and is currently in its 43rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for DEVELOPMENT WAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 31,287 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,592.
Which classification society maintains DEVELOPMENT WAY?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has DEVELOPMENT WAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and East Asia. It has also been recorded operating in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea.
What is the port-state-control history of DEVELOPMENT WAY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 October 2025. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2002 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 March 2012.
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