JOSCO YANGZHOU (IMO 9316189)
JOSCO YANGZHOU is a Supramax bulk carrier built in 2005 and flying the flag of Hong Kong; it is in its 21st year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 55,621 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 30,962. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. JOSCO YANGZHOU has been classed since 2 October 2019 by the China Classification Society, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 29 July 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Molucca Sea (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 477760800
- Call sign: VRAO4
- Gross tonnage: 30962
- Deadweight: 55621 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/12/2025
- Registered owner: J YANGZHOU SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: JOSCO (China)
- Last AIS position: 12°52.4′N · 122°17.4′E · Speed 11.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 09:43 UTC
- Destination: Surigao City (PH SUG) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 17:24 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is JOSCO YANGZHOU?
JOSCO YANGZHOU is a Supramax bulk carrier built in 2005. It is in its 21st year of service. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products.
What is the deadweight of JOSCO YANGZHOU?
JOSCO YANGZHOU has a deadweight of 55,621 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 30,962.
What flag does JOSCO YANGZHOU fly?
JOSCO YANGZHOU flies the flag of Hong Kong. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes JOSCO YANGZHOU?
JOSCO YANGZHOU has been classed since 2 October 2019 by the China Classification Society, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 29 July 2024.
How many port state control inspections has JOSCO YANGZHOU had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 December 2025. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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