YING XIN 16 (IMO 8998227)
YING XIN 16 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005 and flying the Belize flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,714 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,499. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. Recent observation data shows the vessel has been active in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under three different flag states and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Belize
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 312027000
- Call sign: V3MC8
- Gross tonnage: 1499
- Deadweight: 2714 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 02/07/2025, Pohang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/04/2026
- Registered owner: GALILEO SHIPPING PTE LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: XIN-SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 35°12.6′N · 128°35.5′E · Speed 8.1 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 05:52 UTC
- Destination: Masan (MAS) (KR MAS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of YING XIN 16?
YING XIN 16 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for YING XIN 16?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,714 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,499.
Which flag does YING XIN 16 fly?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Belize. It has previously operated under 3 different flag states during its career.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 49 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2023 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 July 2025.
Where has YING XIN 16 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. This area is part of its recent geographic activity profile.
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