MING HANG 5 (IMO 8921470)
MING HANG 5 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1990 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,742 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 10,405. This vessel is configured for temperature-controlled cargo transport. MING HANG 5 is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America East Coast, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under 9 different flag states and 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2025.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 577628000
- Call sign: YJXR5
- Gross tonnage: 10405
- Deadweight: 10742 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MINGHANG INTERNATIONAL-HKG (China)
- ISM manager: DEYUAN SHIPPING & TRADING CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 6°53.9′N · 154°56.1′W · Speed 14.6 kn · received 24 July 2026 at 09:11 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MING HANG 5?
MING HANG 5 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1990 and is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MING HANG 5?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 10,742 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 10,405.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has MING HANG 5 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America East Coast, and the Singapore Strait. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2025. All-time records show 76 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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