CHANG MING XIANG (IMO 9176711)
CHANG MING XIANG is a Bulk Carrier built in 1999 and flying the China Peoples's Republic flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 72,495 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 37,695. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. CHANG MING XIANG is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Celebes Sea, the Makassar Strait, and throughout East and South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been known by six former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: China Peoples's Republic
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 414275000
- Call sign: BPCK8
- Gross tonnage: 37695
- Deadweight: 72495 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 72 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/02/2010, Baltimore, Maryland (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TIANJIN CHANGMING SHPG GROUP (China)
- Last AIS position: 23°1.5′N · 113°31.4′E · Speed 1.0 kn · received 6 November 2022 at 06:06 UTC
- Destination: Dongguan (CN DGG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHANG MING XIANG?
CHANG MING XIANG is a Bulk Carrier built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 72,495 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 37,695.
Which classification society maintains CHANG MING XIANG?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has CHANG MING XIANG been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Celebes Sea and the Makassar Strait. It has also been observed throughout East Asia and South East Asia.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 March 2026. All-time records show 72 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 24 February 2010.
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