BAI MA HE (IMO 9197076)
BRIGHT ELEGANCE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,678 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,061. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within various regional trade routes. BRIGHT ELEGANCE is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Molucca Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 352001196
- Call sign: 3E3456
- Gross tonnage: 18061
- Deadweight: 28678 t
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 98 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/02/2011, Useless Loop (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BAIMAHE SHIPPING LTD (Marshall Islands)
- Technical manager: LONG OCEAN SHIPPING LIMITED
- Technical manager: BAIMAHE SHIPPING LIMITED
- ISM manager: LONG OCEAN SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 25°44.1′N · 054°31.0′E · Speed 8.8 kn · under way · received 15 September 2026 at 06:44 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 16 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BRIGHT ELEGANCE?
BRIGHT ELEGANCE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this ship?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,678 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,061.
Which classification society maintains BRIGHT ELEGANCE?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Molucca Sea and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in South Asian waters.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 May 2026. All-time records show 98 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 February 2011.
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