WHALE SHARK (IMO 9497464)
WHALE SHARK is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,422 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,064. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. WHALE SHARK is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Molucca Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has operated under four former flags and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 538012823
- Call sign: V7A6044
- Gross tonnage: 22064
- Deadweight: 33422 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/11/2021, Gdynia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/04/2026
- Registered owner: ARK ASSET INVESTMENT MGMT (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HONG KONG OCEAN INTERNATIONAL (China)
- Last AIS position: 26°24.9′N · 120°7.7′E · Speed 11.2 kn · under way · received 29 September 2026 at 22:42 UTC
- Destination: NINGDE.CN · ETA 30 September 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of WHALE SHARK?
WHALE SHARK is a General Cargo Ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for WHALE SHARK?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,422 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,064.
Which classification society manages WHALE SHARK?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has WHALE SHARK been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Molucca Sea and throughout East Asia and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
What is the port-state control record for WHALE SHARK?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2011 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 November 2021.
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