DONG CHANG (IMO 9553359)
DONG CHANG is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,407 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,550. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. DONG CHANG is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 311002072
- Call sign: C6KI4
- Gross tonnage: 6550
- Deadweight: 8407 t
- Beam: 18 m
- Home port: NASSAU -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 01/04/2024, Taizhou, Jiangsu (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: KAM SHING SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 17°8.5′N · 119°46.0′E · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 21:08 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 18 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DONG CHANG?
DONG CHANG is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DONG CHANG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,407 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,550.
Which classification society manages DONG CHANG?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has DONG CHANG been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and throughout East Asia. It has also been recorded operating in South East Asia.
What is the port-state control history of DONG CHANG?
Over the last 36 months it has had 19 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 29 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 April 2024.
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