HJ TAIAN (IMO 9370757)
HJ TAIAN is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,368 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 39,895, and a length overall of 199 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip cargoes. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. Recent geographic observations include South Africa, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. The vessel has operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 370819000
- Call sign: 3FMT5
- Gross tonnage: 39895
- Deadweight: 49368 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 10/09/2024, Setúbal (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HJ TAIAN CO LTD (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: GORISE SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 10°34.4′N · 107°1.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 07:06 UTC
- Destination: VN PHU
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HJ TAIAN?
HJ TAIAN is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HJ TAIAN?
The vessel has a length overall of 199 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 49,368 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages HJ TAIAN?
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 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 June 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 10 September 2024.
Where has HJ TAIAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded operating in the Singapore Strait and East Asia.
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