CHIMEFAT (IMO 9239812)
MANDARIN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,735 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,311, and a length overall of 186.31 metres. This size and configuration is typical for smaller bulk carriers engaged in regional dry bulk trades. The vessel's classification notation includes Bulk carrier DBC DG E1(H) ESP G and IW. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 July 2026. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 477278300
- Call sign: VRYC5
- Gross tonnage: 18311
- Deadweight: 26735 t
- Length overall: 186.31 m
- Beam: 23.72 m
- Home port: Hong Kong
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 85 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/05/2017, Montreal (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/07/2026
- Registered owner: CHIMEFAT TRADING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: NANJING JINGHAO SHIP MGMT (China)
- DOC holder: Navarone S.A (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 18°11.7′S · 002°25.8′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 15:06 UTC
- Destination: Nacala (MZ MNC) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MANDARIN?
MANDARIN is a Bulk Carrier that was built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of MANDARIN?
The vessel has a length overall of 186.31 metres and a beam of 23.68 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.7 metres.
What is the deadweight tonnage of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,735 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,311.
How many PSC inspections has MANDARIN undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 17 July 2026. All-time records show 85 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 May 2017.
Where is the home port of MANDARIN?
The vessel's home port is Limassol. It currently flies the flag of Cyprus.
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