GREAT WENCHANG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 171,381 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 87,497. This capacity indicates a large-scale bulk carrier suitable for major dry bulk commodities. Its classification is provided by the Polish Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, West Africa, and South Africa over recent periods. It has operated under two former flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 February 2026.
GREAT WENCHANG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 171,381 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 87,497.
The vessel is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and along the coasts of West Africa and South Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 9 February 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 March 2011.
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