XIN HAI TONG 16 (IMO 9408281)
XIN HAI TONG 16 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,843 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 33,000. This size profile is typical for handysize or supramax bulk carriers engaged in regional dry bulk trades. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Africa, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538012868
- Call sign: V7B3425
- Gross tonnage: 33000
- Deadweight: 56843 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 72 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/06/2026
- Registered owner: DAI NING OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager: HAI DONG INTERNATIONAL SHPG CO (China)
- ISM manager: FUJIAN DAQIN INTERNATIONAL (China)
- Last AIS position: 36°49.4′N · 005°53.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 15 October 2026 at 22:54 UTC
- Destination: Djen-Djen (DZ DJE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of XIN HAI TONG 16?
XIN HAI TONG 16 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 56,843 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 33,000.
Which classification society maintains XIN HAI TONG 16?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has XIN HAI TONG 16 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Africa, East Africa, and East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 20 June 2026. All-time records show 72 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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