OCEAN CHANGHONG (IMO 9442835)
OCEAN CHANGHONG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 88,083, a gross tonnage of 48,187, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk commodity transport. OCEAN CHANGHONG is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 4 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 477221800
- Call sign: VRXN3
- Gross tonnage: 48187
- Deadweight: 88083 t
- Length overall: 230 m
- Beam: 38 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 06/03/2025, Newcastle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/12/2025
- Registered owner: OCEAN CHANGHONG SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TOP BEST MANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 34°54.1′N · 128°6.2′E · Speed 1.5 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 01:15 UTC
- Destination: Samcheonpo (KR SMP)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OCEAN CHANGHONG?
OCEAN CHANGHONG is a Bulk Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for OCEAN CHANGHONG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 88,083 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 48,187.
Which classification society manages OCEAN CHANGHONG?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has OCEAN CHANGHONG been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand region.
What is the PSC inspection history for OCEAN CHANGHONG?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 December 2025. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 6 March 2025.
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