BAL XIAMEN (IMO 9292450)
BAL XIAMEN is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,281 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 14,036, and a length overall of 155 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. BAL XIAMEN is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and throughout South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 636024837
- Call sign: D5QK8
- Gross tonnage: 14036
- Deadweight: 17281 t
- Length overall: 155 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/03/2026
- Registered owner: BAL XIAMEN LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: QINGDAO WANHAO INTL SHIP MGMT (China)
- Last AIS position: 11°7.2′N · 109°33.0′E · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 17:48 UTC
- Destination: Yangpu Pt (CN YPG) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 20:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BAL XIAMEN?
BAL XIAMEN is a Container Ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of BAL XIAMEN?
The vessel has a length overall of 155 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 17,281 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has BAL XIAMEN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. These areas are part of its recent operational profile in South East Asia.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 March 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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