MELANESIAN CHIEF (IMO 8809191)
MELANESIAN CHIEF is a Container Ship built in 1990 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,387 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 10,352. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. Classification is provided by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the Singapore Strait. It has been registered under three former names and has operated under one previous flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 73 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 21 July 2020.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 1990
- Call sign: VROC
- Gross tonnage: 10352
- Deadweight: 13387 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 73 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/05/2014, Brisbane (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/07/2020
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SWIRE SHIPPING PTE LTD (Singapore)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MELANESIAN CHIEF?
MELANESIAN CHIEF is a container ship built in 1990. It is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,387 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 10,352.
Which classification society manages MELANESIAN CHIEF?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and South Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 73 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 21 July 2020.
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