SHANGHAI EXPRESS (IMO 9539963)
SHANGHAI EXPRESS is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 70,417 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 54,567. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip cargo. SHANGHAI EXPRESS is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 563213400
- Call sign: 9V8906
- Gross tonnage: 54567
- Deadweight: 70417 t
- Length overall: 215 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/03/2018, Bell Bay (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/03/2026
- Registered owner: XIANG T13 SG INTERNATIONAL
- Ship manager: NOVA SHIPPING & LOGISTICS PTE
- ISM manager: ORION SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 22°8.5′N · 114°11.1′E · Speed 6.7 kn · under way · received 22 September 2026 at 03:01 UTC
- Destination: Dung Quat (VN DQT) · ETA 24 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SHANGHAI EXPRESS?
SHANGHAI EXPRESS is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SHANGHAI EXPRESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 70,417 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 54,567.
Which classification society manages SHANGHAI EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SHANGHAI EXPRESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed in South Africa and throughout South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for SHANGHAI EXPRESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 27 March 2018.
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