CAPE ZHONGTUO (IMO 9344289)
CAPE ZHONGTUO is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 180,201 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 90,092. Given its deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. CAPE ZHONGTUO is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South China Sea, and East 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 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 563213900
- Call sign: 9V9388
- Gross tonnage: 90092
- Deadweight: 180201 t
- Length overall: 288 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ZHONGTUO INTERNATIONAL SHPG
- ISM manager: SYNERGY MARINE SHANGHAI LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 21°12.7′S · 149°36.1′E · Speed 12.4 kn · at anchor · received 15 October 2026 at 06:46 UTC
- Destination: Hay Point (AU HPT)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPE ZHONGTUO?
CAPE ZHONGTUO is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CAPE ZHONGTUO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 180,201 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 90,092.
Which classification society manages CAPE ZHONGTUO?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 November 2025. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
Where has CAPE ZHONGTUO been recently observed?
The vessel has been tracked in several regions including the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. Other recent areas include East Africa and the Gulf of Mexico.
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