HENG MAO (IMO 9516492)
HENG MAO is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 207,980, a gross tonnage of 106,497, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is a large-capacity bulk carrier suitable for major dry bulk commodities. HENG MAO is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean and Java Sea, South East Asia, and along the coasts of East, South, and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 477351200
- Call sign: VRIC9
- Gross tonnage: 106497
- Deadweight: 207980 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/05/2026
- Registered owner: TOP POWER TRANSPORTATION LTD (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO HK SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 24°9.1′S · 041°6.2′W · Speed 10.3 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 16:14 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN) · ETA 26 November 2026 at 19:32 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when HENG MAO arrives in Qingdao. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HENG MAO?
HENG MAO is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HENG MAO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 207,980 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 106,497.
Which classification society maintains HENG MAO?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
Where has HENG MAO been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Indian Ocean and Java Sea, as well as South East Asia. It has also been observed near the coasts of East, South, and West Africa.
What is the PSC inspection history for HENG MAO?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.