HONG CHANG HAI (IMO 8554253)
HONG CHANG HAI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Belize flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,028 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,999. At this scale, the vessel is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. No classification society or IACS membership is currently recorded for this vessel. Recent observation data places the vessel in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and East Asia. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 31 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Belize
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 312203000
- Call sign: V3MU7
- Gross tonnage: 9999
- Deadweight: 16028 t
- Length overall: 148 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 02/04/2025, Kawasaki (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/01/2026
- Registered owner: 2 PERSONS HU BAO MING ETC (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EVER MARU SHIP MANAGEMENT CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 40°17.6′N · 122°5.6′E · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 19:04 UTC
- Destination: Yingkou (YKG) (CN YKG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HONG CHANG HAI?
HONG CHANG HAI is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HONG CHANG HAI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,028 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,999.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Belize. Throughout its history, it has operated under five different flag states.
Where has HONG CHANG HAI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and East Asia. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state-control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 68 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 January 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2023 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 2 April 2025.
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