TAI ZHONG (IMO 8130227)
TAI ZHONG is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1982 and flying the Kiribati flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,234 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,218. This small-scale refrigerated unit is designed for specialized temperature-controlled cargo transport. TAI ZHONG is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been assigned to the grey band within the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 18 June 2008.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Kiribati
- Year built: 1982
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 1218
- Deadweight: 1234 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/04/2002, Shimizu (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/06/2008
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SHANDONG ZHONGLU FISHERY SHPG (China)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TAI ZHONG?
TAI ZHONG is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for TAI ZHONG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,234 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,218.
Which classification society handles TAI ZHONG?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 18 June 2008.
What is the flag state of TAI ZHONG?
The vessel currently flies the Kiribati flag. It has operated under 1 former flag state previously in its history.
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