ZHONG CHI is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 41,968 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 26,992, and a length overall of 188 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional petroleum product transport. ZHONG CHI is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026.
ZHONG CHI is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 188 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions support its operations as a mid-sized tanker.
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
The vessel has been active in several regions, including the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded in the Makassar Strait.
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