ZHEN HUA 23 (IMO 8414738)
ZHEN HUA 23 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 48,412 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 37,879. This vessel is configured for heavy lift and specialized cargo operations. ZHEN HUA 23 is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 March 2026.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 477007300
- Call sign: VRDA8
- Gross tonnage: 37879
- Deadweight: 48412 t
- Length overall: 244 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/02/2017, Burrard Inlet (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SHANGHAI ZHENHUA SHIPPING CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 27°26.6′S · 003°8.0′W · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 22:52 UTC
- Destination: CHANGJIANGKOU · ETA 16 November 2026 at 09:38 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ZHEN HUA 23?
ZHEN HUA 23 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 23?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 48,412 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 37,879.
Which classification society covers ZHEN HUA 23?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ZHEN HUA 23 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and throughout East Asia. It has also been observed in South East Asian waters.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 March 2026. All-time records show 76 inspections since 1998 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 23 February 2017.
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