CHESSA 888 (IMO 8508840)
CHESSA 888 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1985 and flying the Philippines flag, placing it in its 41st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,468 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,436. This size and type suggest its use in specialized temperature-controlled cargo transport. CHESSA 888 is classed by China Corporation Register of Shipping, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific region. It has previously operated under three different flags and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 February 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Philippines
- Year built: 1985
- MMSI: 548960200
- Call sign: DUE6334
- Gross tonnage: 2436
- Deadweight: 2468 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/07/2016, Majuro (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: DOMINGO TENG FISHING INDUSTRY (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 6°44.6′S · 146°59.6′E · Speed 0.3 kn · under way · received 3 July 2026 at 05:13 UTC
- Destination: Lae (PG LAE) · ETA 22 July 2026 at 17:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHESSA 888?
CHESSA 888 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1985 and is currently in its 41st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CHESSA 888?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,468 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,436.
What is the current classification status of the vessel?
The vessel is classed by the China Corporation Register of Shipping. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 February 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 July 2016.
Where has CHESSA 888 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific region. It currently operates under the Philippines flag.
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