CHOU SHAN (IMO 9296963)
CHOU SHAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 175,569 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 91,166, and a length overall of 289 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale bulk commodity transport. CHOU SHAN is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, West Africa, and the East Asia and New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 538012521
- Call sign: V7B2977
- Gross tonnage: 91166
- Deadweight: 175569 t
- Length overall: 289 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/08/2025
- Registered owner: ROCKWELL SHIPPING LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SINCERE NAVIGATION CORP-CHT
- Last AIS position: 11°13.6′N · 111°17.1′E · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 01:46 UTC
- Destination: Rizhao (CN RZH) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 21:06 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHOU SHAN?
CHOU SHAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of CHOU SHAN?
The vessel has a length overall of 289 metres and a beam of 45 metres. These dimensions support a deadweight tonnage of 175,569 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains CHOU SHAN?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2025. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
Where has CHOU SHAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and the East Asia and New Guinea Pacific regions. These areas represent its recent operational footprint.
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