JIN MING 68 (IMO 8740967)
JIN MING 68 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,345 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,692. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. JIN MING 68 is classed by Asia Classification Society, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under six different flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 42 port state control (PSC) inspections and 6 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 667002588
- Call sign: 9LS2291
- Gross tonnage: 9692
- Deadweight: 16345 t
- Length overall: 147 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 6
- Last PSC detention: 19/12/2025, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/04/2026
- Registered owner: NINGBO JINMING MARINE TRANS (China)
- Ship manager: HONGKONG GOLDEN PROSPEROUS (China)
- Last AIS position: 32°18.7′N · 119°49.6′E · Speed 1.6 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 12:48 UTC
- Destination: C J K
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of JIN MING 68?
JIN MING 68 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for JIN MING 68?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,345 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,692.
Which classification society manages JIN MING 68?
The vessel is classed by the Asia Classification Society. This society is not listed as an IACS member.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 42 port state control (PSC) inspections and 6 detentions, with 155 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 April 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2022 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 19 December 2025.
Where has JIN MING 68 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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