GREAT WENSHENG (IMO 9259161)
GREAT WENSHENG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 91,879, a gross tonnage of 55,295, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) serves as the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Celebes Sea. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 577771000
- Call sign: YJSF5
- Gross tonnage: 55295
- Deadweight: 91879 t
- Length overall: 250 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/09/2023, Newcastle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: GREAT WENCHAO SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: XIAMEN XINFENG SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 32°34.2′N · 126°43.9′E · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 13:16 UTC
- Destination: Vanino (RU VNN) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 04:38 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GREAT WENSHENG?
GREAT WENSHENG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 91,879 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 55,295.
Which classification society manages GREAT WENSHENG?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Celebes Sea. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 19 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 July 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 September 2023.
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