MING DA (IMO 9124794)
MING DA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1995 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,550 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,452. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo operations. MING DA is classed by the Union Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 667001750
- Call sign: 9LU2553
- Gross tonnage: 1452
- Deadweight: 1550 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 107 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 28/10/2024, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/07/2026
- Registered owner: MING DA SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: YANTAI MINGHUA SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 36°23.4′N · 124°1.1′E · Speed 10.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 01:44 UTC
- Destination: Dalian (CN DAL) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 21:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MING DA?
MING DA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1995. It is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MING DA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,550 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,452.
Which classification society manages MING DA?
The vessel is classed by the Union Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has MING DA undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 66 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026. All-time records show 107 inspections since 2010 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 October 2024.
What is the flag and MoU status of MING DA?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the black band for the Tokyo MoU.
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