MING TAI 8 (IMO 8554980)
MING TAI 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,631, a gross tonnage of 28,943, and a length overall of 190 metres. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. MING TAI 8 is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 352004907
- Call sign: 3E7131
- Gross tonnage: 28943
- Deadweight: 50631 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/07/2025, Gwangyang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: NINGBO MINGHANG SHIPPING CO (China)
- Ship manager: XING HANG INTERNATIONAL LOGIST (China)
- ISM manager: MANILA SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 9°37.2′N · 058°28.6′W · Speed 10.1 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 13:27 UTC
- Destination: Abidjan (CI ABJ) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 21:32 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MING TAI 8?
MING TAI 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MING TAI 8?
The vessel has a length overall of 190 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 50,631 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MING TAI 8?
The vessel is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has MING TAI 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for MING TAI 8?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2024 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 July 2025.
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