ZHEN HUA 24 (IMO 8414726)
ZHEN HUA 24 is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 1986 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 48,184 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 37,879. This capacity and type indicate its role in transporting heavy or oversized cargo. ZHEN HUA 24 is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Indian Ocean and Java Sea, and the South American East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 July 2026.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 477044300
- Call sign: VRDA9
- Gross tonnage: 37879
- Deadweight: 48184 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 06/09/2023, Tema (Abuja MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/07/2026
- Registered owner: SHANGHAI ZHENHUA PORT HK (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SHANGHAI ZHENHUA SHIPPING CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 11°24.2′N · 112°47.4′E · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 13:46 UTC
- Destination: Changi (SG CHG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ZHEN HUA 24?
ZHEN HUA 24 is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 1986. It is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ZHEN HUA 24?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 48,184 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 37,879.
Which classification society maintains ZHEN HUA 24?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 July 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 6 September 2023.
Where has ZHEN HUA 24 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including East Asia and the Indian Ocean. It has also been observed near the Java Sea and the South American East Coast.
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