SHANG HUA (IMO 9183910)
SHANG HUA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1997 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,080 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,733, and a length overall of 79 metres. This size profile is typical for coastal or regional general cargo operations.
SHANG HUA is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 21 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 667002117
- Call sign: 9LU2920
- Gross tonnage: 1733
- Deadweight: 2080 t
- Length overall: 79 m
- Beam: 12 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 20/04/2026, Ulsan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SHANGHUA SHIPPING CO LTD
- Last AIS position: 38°57.6′N · 139°50.2′E · Speed 0.2 kn
- Destination: Sakata (JP SKT) · ETA 2026-10-04T14:05:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SHANG HUA?
SHANG HUA is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SHANG HUA?
The vessel has a length overall of 79 metres and a beam of 12 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 2,080 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SHANG HUA?
The vessel is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 21 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 137 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2017 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 April 2026.
What is the flag and MoU status of SHANG HUA?
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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