WANTAI (IMO 9168207)
WANTAI is a Container Ship built in 1998 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 38,250 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,333. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. WANTAI is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South Asia, and South East Asia. It has been registered under five former names and has operated under four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 636024258
- Call sign: 5LRT2
- Gross tonnage: 31333
- Deadweight: 38250 t
- Length overall: 210 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 19/05/2026, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: WANTAI SHIPPING LTD (Liberia)
- ISM manager: SAFE SHIPS LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 23°12.0′N · 117°25.2′E · Speed 14.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 00:37 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is WANTAI?
WANTAI is a container ship. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the vessel's capacity specifications?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 38,250 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,333.
Which classification society maintains WANTAI?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has WANTAI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and throughout South Asia. It has also been recorded operating in South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for WANTAI?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 May 2026.
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