KSL CHINA (IMO 9483138)
KSL CHINA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Belgium flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 179,109 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 94,523, and a length overall of 292 metres. This size and capacity profile is typical of large-scale bulk carriers used in global commodity transport. KSL CHINA is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South China Sea, and the waters around Australia and New Zealand. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Belgium
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 205537000
- Call sign: ONQJ
- Gross tonnage: 94523
- Deadweight: 179109 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: Antwerpen
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/01/2023, Abbot Point (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/11/2025
- Registered owner: GOLDEN KSL CHINA LTD (Bermuda)
- Ship manager: CMB.TECH NV (Belgium)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: OSM MARITIME SHIP MGMT DRY PTE
- Last AIS position: 34°13.1′S · 017°36.9′E · Speed 12.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 21:15 UTC
- Destination: CODRU · ETA 1 November 2026 at 05:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of KSL CHINA?
The vessel has a length overall of 292 metres and a beam of 45 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 18.226 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of KSL CHINA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 179,109 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,523.
Which classification society manages KSL CHINA?
KSL CHINA is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Delivered.
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 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 November 2025. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2013 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 January 2023.
Where has KSL CHINA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed in the regions of Australia and New Zealand.
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