FUTONG EXPRESS (IMO 9111589)
FUTONG EXPRESS is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 1995 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 43,924 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,787. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip cargo. FUTONG EXPRESS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is recorded as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South China Sea, as well as across East Asia and South East Asia. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 28 March 2025.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1995
- Call sign: 3FAP4
- Gross tonnage: 36787
- Deadweight: 43924 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 14/08/2024, Rizhao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/03/2025
- Registered owner: FUTONG EXPRESS PTE LTD
- Ship manager: NOVA CARRIERS SINGAPORE PTE
- ISM manager: ORION SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FUTONG EXPRESS?
FUTONG EXPRESS is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 1995 and is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 43,924 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,787.
Which classification society is associated with FUTONG EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 March 2025. All-time records show 75 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 August 2024.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed throughout East Asia and South East Asia.
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