MING YUAN (IMO 8923832)
MING YUAN is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996 and flying the Belize flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,556 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,496. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale general cargo operations. Panama Maritime Documentation Services (PMDS) serves as the classification society for the vessel. Recent maritime data indicates the vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Belize
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 312307000
- Call sign: V3LH2
- Gross tonnage: 1496
- Deadweight: 2556 t
- Length overall: 75 m
- Beam: 12 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/03/2022, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MINGYUAN MARINE CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: HK RUYU SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 33°34.3′N · 136°3.3′E · Speed 9.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 16:40 UTC
- Destination: Pohang (KR KPO) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MING YUAN?
MING YUAN is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MING YUAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,556 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,496.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Belize. It has operated under one different flag state previously in its history.
What is the classification society for MING YUAN?
The vessel is classed by Panama Maritime Documentation Services (PMDS). Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 44 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2020 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 March 2022.
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