YUAN CHENG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 171,314 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 87,720, and a length overall of 289 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale bulk transport vessels. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 289 metres. It also features a beam width of 45 metres.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 171,314 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 87,720.
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 44 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2004 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 April 2024.
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the white band for the Tokyo MoU.
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names throughout its service history. It has also operated under 2 different flags previously.
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