SHI SHANG 18 (IMO 9137557)
SHI SHANG 18 is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 24,376 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,504. This size and type suggest its utility in regional containerized cargo transport. SHI SHANG 18 is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 352004953
- Call sign: 3E7171
- Gross tonnage: 18504
- Deadweight: 24376 t
- Length overall: 193 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/05/2004, Hong Kong (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/11/2025
- Registered owner: SHISHI YONGYI SHPG/ ZHAO EY (China)
- Ship manager: SHISHI YONGYI SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SAFE SHIPS LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 40°54.0′N · 028°39.8′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 17:22 UTC
- Destination: Dumyat (Damietta) (EG DAM)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SHI SHANG 18?
SHI SHANG 18 is a container ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SHI SHANG 18?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 24,376 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,504.
Which classification society maintains SHI SHANG 18?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SHI SHANG 18 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the Mediterranean Sea. It also operates within the East Asia and South East Asia regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 November 2025. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2000 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 May 2004.
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