HJ TIANHE (IMO 9303118)
HJ TIANHE is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 54,514, a gross tonnage of 45,011, and a length overall of 203 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chips. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. Recent maritime observations place the vessel in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Indian Ocean. It has previously operated under three former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 February 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 371493000
- Call sign: 3EBZ6
- Gross tonnage: 45011
- Deadweight: 54514 t
- Length overall: 203 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/08/2012, Tanjung Perak (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HJ TIANHE CO LTD (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: GORISE SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 18°6.4′N · 106°24.4′E · at anchor · received 4 October 2026 at 01:12 UTC
- Destination: Vung Ang (VN VAN)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HJ TIANHE?
HJ TIANHE is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of HJ TIANHE?
The vessel has a length overall of 203 metres and a beam of 37 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as a 54,514 DWT carrier.
Which classification society manages HJ TIANHE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 19 February 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 10 August 2012.
Where has HJ TIANHE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the New Guinea Pacific. It also frequently operates within East and South East Asia.
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