ROYAL CHIBA (IMO 9566461)
ROYAL CHIBA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,899, a gross tonnage of 31,764, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations. ROYAL CHIBA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, South America East Coast, and the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the trailing 36 months, it has logged 33 inspections and 0 detentions.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 357465000
- Call sign: 3FYE9
- Gross tonnage: 31764
- Deadweight: 55899 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 03/07/2026, Tangshan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: LATIN QUEEN SA (Panama)
- ISM manager: MMSL JAPAN LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 8°53.9′N · 079°28.9′W · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 23:15 UTC
- Destination: Arica (CL ARI)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ROYAL CHIBA?
ROYAL CHIBA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ROYAL CHIBA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 55,899 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,764.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has ROYAL CHIBA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast and East Coast. It has also been noted in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South China Sea.
What is the port-state control history for ROYAL CHIBA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 September 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 3 July 2026.
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