CHANG HE (IMO 8865494)
CHANG HE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1992 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,000 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,994. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. CHANG HE is classed by Union Bureau of Shipping, though its current class status is recorded as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 94 inspections are on file since 2008, the most recent on 1 February 2022.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1992
- Call sign: 9LU2559
- Gross tonnage: 1994
- Deadweight: 4000 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 94 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/10/2020, Niigata (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/02/2022
- Registered owner: CHANG HE SHIPPING CO LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEA JOY SHIPPING LTD
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHANG HE?
CHANG HE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1992. It is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CHANG HE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,994.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Sierra Leone flag. Its history shows it has operated under three different flags previously.
What is the classification status of CHANG HE?
The vessel is classed by the Union Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 94 inspections are on file since 2008, the most recent on 1 February 2022.
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