WEI CHI (IMO 9262481)
WEI CHI is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 45,854 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,189. This size and type suggest its use in regional crude oil transport and tanker operations. WEI CHI is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca Strait/Singapore Strait regions. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 November 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 477217800
- Call sign: VRFD5
- Gross tonnage: 31189
- Deadweight: 45854 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/11/2025
- Registered owner: WEI CHI SHIPPING SA (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: COSCO SHIPPING ENERGY TRANS (China)
- Last AIS position: 1°12.1′N · 103°38.5′E · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 06:56 UTC
- Destination: Tanjung Pelepas (MY TPP) · ETA 9 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of WEI CHI?
WEI CHI is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for WEI CHI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 45,854 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,189.
Which classification society maintains WEI CHI?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has WEI CHI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and East Asia. It has also been tracked in the Malacca and Singapore Strait regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for WEI CHI?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 November 2025. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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