CHIKUZEN 8 (IMO 9044463)
CHIKUZEN 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 1993 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 150,842 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 75,232. This capacity is characteristic of large-scale bulk transport vessels used in global commodity trades. CHIKUZEN 8 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and throughout East and South East Asia. It has previously operated under three different flag states and one former name. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 28 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 5 May 2014.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 1993
- Call sign: VRLM4
- Gross tonnage: 75232
- Deadweight: 150842 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/07/2006, Newcastle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/05/2014
- Registered owner: DAIICHI CHUO KISEN KAISHA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SKAARUP MANAGEMENT HONG KONG (China)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHIKUZEN 8?
CHIKUZEN 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 1993. It is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHIKUZEN 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 150,842 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 75,232.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of Hong Kong, China. Throughout its history, it has operated under 3 different flag states.
What is the classification status of CHIKUZEN 8?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 28 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 5 May 2014.
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