KUAI BANG HAI 18 (IMO 9330678)
KUAI BANG HAI 18 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the China Peoples's Republic flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,414 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 32,578. At this capacity, it functions as a mid-sized bulk carrier for regional and international cargo trades. KUAI BANG HAI 18 is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, West Africa, and across East, South, and South East Asia. It has a history of operating under 6 different flags and 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: China Peoples's Republic
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 414544000
- Call sign: BOSN4
- Gross tonnage: 32578
- Deadweight: 53414 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/04/2012, New Orleans, Louisiana (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/01/2026
- Registered owner: HAINAN KUAIBANGHAI SHIPPING CO (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HAINAN JIAOKE SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 35°2.0′N · 119°17.2′E · Speed 0.6 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 00:51 UTC
- Destination: Lianyungang (LYG) (CN LYG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KUAI BANG HAI 18?
KUAI BANG HAI 18 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,414 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,578.
Which classification society is associated with KUAI BANG HAI 18?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in West Africa and throughout East, South, and South East Asia.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 April 2012.
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