ELITE FAITH (IMO 9454058)
ELITE FAITH is a General Cargo Ship built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,032 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,460, and a length overall of 122 metres. This configuration is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal and short-sea trades. ELITE FAITH is classed by China Classification Society, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Gulf of Mexico, and the West Coast of South America. It has previously operated under four different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 357513000
- Call sign: HP5457
- Gross tonnage: 7460
- Deadweight: 9032 t
- Length overall: 122 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 77 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/12/2020, Charleston, South Carolina (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/09/2026
- Registered owner: D&C OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TIANJIN SHUN XIN YUAN SHPG CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 11°35.3′S · 077°18.7′W · Speed 1.2 kn · at anchor · received 7 October 2026 at 20:25 UTC
- Destination: Cristóbal (PA CTB) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 17:37 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ELITE FAITH?
ELITE FAITH is a General Cargo Ship built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ELITE FAITH?
The vessel has a length overall of 122 metres and a beam of 20 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 7,460 and a deadweight of 9,032 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains ELITE FAITH?
The vessel is classed by the China Classification Society. This society is a recognized 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 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026. All-time records show 77 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 December 2020.
Where has ELITE FAITH been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
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