HONG FU 528 (IMO 8787109)
HONG FU 528 is a Hopper Dredger built in 2016 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,985 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,694, and a length overall of 18 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations. HONG FU 528 is classed by Sing Lloyd, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 December 2024.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 667001449
- Call sign: 9LU2253
- Gross tonnage: 5694
- Deadweight: 8985 t
- Length overall: 18 m
- Beam: 10 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/12/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: HONG KONG HONGFU SHIPPING CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 1°54.6′N · 102°29.7′E · Speed 1.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 08:18 UTC
- Destination: Tanjung Pelepas (MY TPP) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 18:31 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HONG FU 528?
HONG FU 528 is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HONG FU 528?
The vessel has a length overall of 18 metres and a beam of 10 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 8,985 metric tonnes.
Which flag does HONG FU 528 fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It has operated under three different flag states previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for HONG FU 528?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 December 2024. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
What is the classification status of HONG FU 528?
The vessel is classed by Sing Lloyd. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
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