SHINWA-MARU (IMO 9325295)
SHINWA-MARU is an Ore Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 297,541, a gross tonnage of 150,918, and no length overall is specified. Given its significant deadweight, it is configured for large-scale bulk mineral transport. SHINWA-MARU is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, West Africa, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2025.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636025964
- Call sign: 5LZZ2
- Gross tonnage: 150918
- Deadweight: 297541 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/06/2012, Port Walcott (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2025
- Registered owner: HIGHLAND MARITIME SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: NS UNITED MARINE SERVICE CORP (Japan)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE-IND (India)
- Last AIS position: 38°3.1′N · 121°22.1′E · Speed 9.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 23:58 UTC
- Destination: Yantai (CN YAT) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 02:48 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SHINWA-MARU?
SHINWA-MARU is an Ore Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SHINWA-MARU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 297,541 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 150,918.
Which classification society manages SHINWA-MARU?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SHINWA-MARU been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, West Africa, and South Africa. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
What is the PSC inspection history for SHINWA-MARU?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2025. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 June 2012.
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