HC SUNSHINE (IMO 9202584)
HC SUNSHINE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 77,672 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,376. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. HC SUNSHINE is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has operated under one former flag and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 477845400
- Call sign: VRND5
- Gross tonnage: 43376
- Deadweight: 77672 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 36.5 m
- Home port: HONG KONG -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/03/2026
- Registered owner: HONGKONG HAI MING SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HONG KONG HAICHANG HOLDINGS (China)
- Last AIS position: 3°9.7′S · 116°23.9′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 13 October 2026 at 11:36 UTC
- Destination: PEMANCINGAN ID
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HC SUNSHINE?
HC SUNSHINE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of HC SUNSHINE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 77,672 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,376. Its beam is recorded at 36.5 metres.
Which classification society maintains HC SUNSHINE?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the engine power of HC SUNSHINE?
The main engine is rated at 10,223 kilowatts. This power rating supports its operations as a bulk carrier.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 March 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
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