HON WEI (IMO 9233507)
HON WEI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 74,249 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 38,928. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. HON WEI is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history involving 6 former names and 7 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 373895000
- Call sign: 3FVU6
- Gross tonnage: 38928
- Deadweight: 74249 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 83 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/12/2021, Novorossiisk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/06/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HONGWEI HONGKONG SHIPPING CO (China)
- ISM manager: MANILA SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 9°37.5′N · 060°9.8′W · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 19:17 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HON WEI?
HON WEI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HON WEI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 74,249 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 38,928.
Which flag does HON WEI currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 7 different flags.
What is the port-state control history for HON WEI?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2025. All-time records show 83 inspections since 2001 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 12 December 2021.
Where has HON WEI been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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