JOSCO TAIZHOU (IMO 9316206)
JOSCO TAIZHOU 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 55,561 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 30,988, and a length overall of 190 metres. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. JOSCO TAIZHOU has been classed since 16 May 2005 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 5 January 2025. 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 14 August 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 477990400
- Call sign: VRAU4
- Gross tonnage: 30988
- Deadweight: 55561 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2025
- Registered owner: J TAIZHOU SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: JIANGSU OCEAN SHIPPING BULK CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 10°23.6′N · 125°35.4′E · Speed 0.2 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 03:59 UTC
- Destination: Surigao City (PH SUG)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is JOSCO TAIZHOU?
JOSCO TAIZHOU 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 TAIZHOU?
JOSCO TAIZHOU has a deadweight of 55,561 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 30,988. It measures 190 metres overall.
What flag does JOSCO TAIZHOU fly?
JOSCO TAIZHOU flies the flag of Hong Kong. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes JOSCO TAIZHOU?
JOSCO TAIZHOU has been classed since 16 May 2005 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 5 January 2025.
How many port state control inspections has JOSCO TAIZHOU 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 14 August 2025. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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