HSIANG CHING ZAI (IMO 8687660)
HSIANG CHING ZAI is a Fishing Vessel built in 1996 and flying the Taiwan flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 985 and does not have a recorded deadweight tonnage. This vessel is configured for fishing operations within its specific size class. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Singapore Strait, South Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Fishing Vessel
- Flag: Taiwan
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 416706000
- Call sign: BI2492
- Gross tonnage: 985
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Length overall: 59 m
- Beam: 6 m
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HSIANG YAO MARINE CO LTD
- Last AIS position: 45°14.7′N · 164°46.7′W · Speed 8.0 kn · under way · received 10 September 2026 at 22:30 UTC
- Destination: Kaohsiung (TW KHH) · ETA 24 September 2026 at 05:20 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HSIANG CHING ZAI?
HSIANG CHING ZAI is a Fishing Vessel. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the gross tonnage specifications for HSIANG CHING ZAI?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 985. There is no deadweight tonnage recorded for this specific unit.
Where has HSIANG CHING ZAI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South Africa, and the South America East Coast. These locations represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has HSIANG CHING ZAI undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Has HSIANG CHING ZAI changed names or flags?
The vessel has been registered under 2 former names during its service life. It has also operated under 1 former flag state prior to its current registration in Taiwan.
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