GREAT WENFA (IMO 9273210)
GREAT WENFA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 73,613, a gross tonnage of 40,160, and no length overall is recorded. This size class is typically utilized for regional dry bulk transport operations. Registration is managed through Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Makassar Strait. It has a history of operating under 8 different flags and has been known by 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636021676
- Call sign: D5DR9
- Gross tonnage: 40160
- Deadweight: 73613 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 81 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 06/03/2017, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/03/2026
- Registered owner: GREAT WENFA SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager: FUJIAN HENGFENG SHIPPING CO (China)
- ISM manager: MING HENG OCEAN LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 23°1.5′N · 113°31.4′E · Speed 0.8 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 21:38 UTC
- Destination: Guangzhou Pt (CN GZG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GREAT WENFA?
GREAT WENFA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GREAT WENFA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 73,613 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,160.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has GREAT WENFA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Makassar Strait. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 31 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 March 2026. All-time records show 81 inspections since 2004 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 6 March 2017.
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