XIN CHAO (IMO 8222678)
XIN CHAO is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1983 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 439 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,439. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not an IACS member. No recent geographic observation data is available for this vessel in the current dataset. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 1983
- MMSI: 477995499
- Call sign: VRS4415
- Gross tonnage: 1439
- Deadweight: 439 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SUN FERRY SERVICES CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 22°19.7′N · 114°8.8′E · Speed 0.2 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 16:34 UTC
- Destination: CENTRAL-CHEUNG CHAU
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of XIN CHAO?
XIN CHAO is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship designed for vehicles. It was built in 1983 and is currently in its 43rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for XIN CHAO?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 1,439 metric tonnes. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 439 metric tonnes.
What flag does XIN CHAO fly?
The vessel currently flies the Hong Kong, China flag. It has operated under one former flag state previously.
How many inspections has XIN CHAO undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
How many times has the ownership of XIN CHAO changed?
The vessel has undergone 3 ownership changes throughout its history. It has also been registered under one former name.
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