ORE CHINA (IMO 9522972)
ORE CHINA is an Ore 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 400,606 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 201,989, and a length overall of 359.94 metres. This large-scale vessel is configured for heavy ore transport operations. ORE 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 South Africa, the South America East Coast, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 December 2025.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 477510400
- Call sign: VRPH2
- Gross tonnage: 201989
- Deadweight: 400606 t
- Length overall: 359.94 m
- Beam: 65 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/12/2025
- Registered owner: ORE CHINA HK LTD (China)
- Ship manager: HONG KONG MING WAH SHPG CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BERNHARD SCHULTE-IND (India)
- Last AIS position: 29°59.8′N · 123°18.9′E · Speed 3.5 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 11:13 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 21:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ORE CHINA?
The vessel has a length overall of 359.94 metres and a beam of 65 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 23.024 metres.
What is the capacity of ORE CHINA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 400,606 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 201,989.
Which classification society manages ORE CHINA?
ORE CHINA is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel currently holds a 'Delivered' status with multiple technical notations.
Where has ORE CHINA been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and the South America East Coast. It has also been tracked through the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the PSC inspection history for ORE CHINA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 1 December 2025. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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