HONG QIAO (IMO 9390800)
HONG QIAO is a General Cargo Ship built in 2006 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,357 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,972. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. HONG QIAO is classed by the Union Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 667002486
- Call sign: 9LS2189
- Gross tonnage: 1972
- Deadweight: 3357 t
- Length overall: 81 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 118 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 04/06/2025, Incheon (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/04/2026
- Registered owner: HONG QIAO SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: YANTAI MINGHUA SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 36°0.9′N · 129°24.6′E · Speed 0.2 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 07:38 UTC
- Destination: Pohang (KR KPO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HONG QIAO?
HONG QIAO is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HONG QIAO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,357 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,972.
Which classification society manages HONG QIAO?
The vessel is classed by the Union Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for HONG QIAO?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 79 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026. All-time records show 118 inspections since 2006 and 8 detentions. The most recent detention was on 4 June 2025.
What flag does HONG QIAO currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
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