LU XIANG (IMO 9407524)
LU XIANG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,429 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 30,811. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations.
LU XIANG is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 477123300
- Call sign: VRWM7
- Gross tonnage: 30811
- Deadweight: 55429 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/11/2014, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: LUXIANG SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: RJX SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 38°57.5′N · 117°44.0′E · Speed 0.7 kn
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG) · ETA 2026-10-01T07:44:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LU XIANG?
LU XIANG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for LU XIANG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 55,429 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,811.
Which classification society maintains LU XIANG?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has LU XIANG been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded in the Mediterranean Sea and South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for LU XIANG?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 November 2014.
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