MATAKANA ISLAND (IMO 9295153)
MATAKANA ISLAND is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,557 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,789. This size and type of vessel is typically utilized for regional bulk commodity transport. MATAKANA ISLAND is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South China Sea, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 August 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 477733300
- Call sign: VRGM4
- Gross tonnage: 19789
- Deadweight: 33557 t
- Length overall: 176 m
- Beam: 29 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 62 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/08/2025
- Registered owner: MATAKANA ISLAND LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PACIFIC BASIN SHIPPING HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 10°15.3′N · 107°2.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 07:50 UTC
- Destination: VN PHU
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MATAKANA ISLAND?
MATAKANA ISLAND is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MATAKANA ISLAND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,557 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,789.
Which classification society maintains MATAKANA ISLAND?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MATAKANA ISLAND been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South China Sea and the Malacca Strait. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the port-state control record for MATAKANA ISLAND?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 August 2025. All-time records show 62 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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