HONFU (IMO 9157650)
HONFU 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 49,200 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,268. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within global trade routes. HONFU is classed by Intermaritime Certification Services, S.A., which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the Mediterranean Sea, and across East Asia and South Asia. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 September 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 577795000
- Call sign: YJSN7
- Gross tonnage: 40268
- Deadweight: 49200 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HONFU SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: VANSION SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 59°12.0′N · 172°52.4′E · Speed 12.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 04:18 UTC
- Destination: Taicang (CN TCG) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 12:48 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HONFU?
HONFU is a container ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HONFU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,200 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,268.
Which classification society manages HONFU?
The vessel is classed by Intermaritime Certification Services, S.A. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has HONFU been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the Mediterranean Sea. It also operates within East Asia, South Asia, and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for HONFU?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 September 2025. All-time records show 41 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
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