ORE HEBEI (IMO 9532537)
ORE HEBEI is an Ore Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 400,535 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 201,989, and a length overall of 359.901 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale bulk ore transport operations. ORE HEBEI 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 East Coast of South America, and East/South East Asia. It has operated under three former names and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2025.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477510200
- Call sign: VRPG8
- Gross tonnage: 201989
- Deadweight: 400535 t
- Length overall: 359.901 m
- Beam: 64.992 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/05/2025
- Registered owner: ORE HEBEI HK LTD (China)
- Ship manager: HONG KONG MING WAH SHPG CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BERNHARD SCHULTE-IND (India)
- Last AIS position: 34°25.3′S · 017°21.5′E · Speed 12.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 21:49 UTC
- Destination: Porto de Moz (BR PDM) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 19:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ORE HEBEI?
The vessel has a length overall of 359.901 metres and a beam of 64.992 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 23 metres to accommodate its large cargo capacity.
What is the capacity of ORE HEBEI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 400,535 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 201,989.
Which classification society maintains ORE HEBEI?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2025. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
Where has ORE HEBEI been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the East Coast of South America, and East/South East Asia. These regions represent its recent geographic activity.
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