TONG YI (IMO 9525821)
TONG YI is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,836 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 32,945, and a length overall of 189.94 metres. This size profile is typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional and international dry bulk transport. TONG YI is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, West Africa, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under three former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538004096
- Call sign: V7VD7
- Gross tonnage: 32945
- Deadweight: 56836 t
- Length overall: 189.94 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/07/2026
- Registered owner: EVERGROW SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager: SILVERCITY MERCHANT MARINE CO (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WYW SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 22°5.7′N · 113°54.6′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 13 October 2026 at 14:39 UTC
- Destination: Dongguan (CN DGG)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of TONG YI?
The vessel has a length overall of 189.94 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.8 metres.
What is the capacity of TONG YI?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 56,836 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,945.
Which classification society handles TONG YI?
TONG YI is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has TONG YI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, West Africa, and the South China Sea. These areas represent its recent operational footprint.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 July 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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