DONGHONG 8 (IMO 9540742)
DONGHONG 8 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,371 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 10,360, and a length overall of 149 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal and short-sea trades. The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Recent maritime activity has observed the vessel in South East Asia and East Asia. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 636017562
- Call sign: D5LO3
- Gross tonnage: 10360
- Deadweight: 16371 t
- Length overall: 149 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 31/01/2023, Pyeongtaek (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/05/2026
- Registered owner: HONGKONG RUNHONG SHIPPING CO (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NINGBO DONGHONG SHIPPING (China)
- Technical manager: Ningbo Donghong Shipping Development Co Ltd
- Last AIS position: 30°5.6′N · 121°57.2′E · Speed 2.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:33 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DONGHONG 8?
DONGHONG 8 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of DONGHONG 8?
The vessel has a length overall of 149 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 10,360.
Which classification society maintains DONGHONG 8?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, 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 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 May 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 31 January 2023.
Where has DONGHONG 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia and South East Asia regions. It is currently flying the Liberian flag.
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