TAN BINH 256 (IMO 9282778)
TAN BINH 256 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 28,701 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,679, and a length overall of 177 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional bulk cargo transport. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, South East Asia, and East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 25 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 352800000
- Call sign: 3EZG3
- Gross tonnage: 17679
- Deadweight: 28701 t
- Length overall: 177 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 18/06/2025, Zhangjiangang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TAN BINH CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 25°17.5′N · 056°31.5′E · Speed 10.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:55 UTC
- Destination: Al Fujayrah (AE FJR)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of TAN BINH 256?
The vessel has a length overall of 177 metres and a beam of 26 metres. These dimensions are consistent with its 28,701 DWT bulk carrier configuration.
Which classification society serves TAN BINH 256?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reassigned.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 June 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 2004 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 18 June 2025.
Where has TAN BINH 256 been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded operating in the Java Sea and throughout South East Asia. It has also been observed in the East Asia region.
How many previous names has the vessel held?
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names during its service life. It has also operated under 2 different flag states previously.
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