MICROCHIP (IMO 9218040)
MICROCHIP is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,835 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,925. This size class is typically utilized for regional dry bulk transport operations. MICROCHIP is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific, the Halmahera Sea, and the Java Sea. It has operated under two former flags and three previous names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 371497000
- Call sign: H8JM
- Gross tonnage: 19925
- Deadweight: 32835 t
- Length overall: 177 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 97 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/05/2013, Auckland (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/01/2026
- Registered owner: WEI XIN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: FENG SEA SHIPPING PTE LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 14°42.3′N · 119°41.1′E · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 21 September 2026 at 11:38 UTC
- Destination: Lahad Datu, Sabah (MY LDU) · ETA 24 September 2026 at 18:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MICROCHIP?
MICROCHIP is a Bulk Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MICROCHIP?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,835 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,925.
Which classification society manages MICROCHIP?
The vessel is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MICROCHIP been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and the Java Sea. It has also been recorded in the Halmahera Sea.
What is the port-state control history of MICROCHIP?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026. All-time records show 97 inspections since 2001 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 May 2013.
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