DONG HUA 9 (IMO 8357239)
DONG HUA 9 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Belize flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,500 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,175. At this capacity, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. DONG HUA 9 is classed by Universal Maritime Bureau. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the broader East Asia/South East Asia region. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 2 February 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Belize
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 312770000
- Call sign: V3PX5
- Gross tonnage: 7175
- Deadweight: 11500 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 25/02/2025, Tianjin (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/02/2026
- Registered owner: JIANGSU JIANHANG SHIPPING CO (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NAVIGATOR TRADING LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 30°5.3′N · 121°57.2′E · Speed 5.8 kn · received 3 May 2026 at 13:16 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DONG HUA 9?
DONG HUA 9 is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for DONG HUA 9?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 11,500 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,175.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of Belize. Throughout its history, it has operated under 4 different flag states.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 47 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 February 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2022 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 25 February 2025.
Which classification society manages DONG HUA 9?
The vessel is classed by Universal Maritime Bureau. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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