SHEN HAI (IMO 9583677)
SHEN HAI is a LNG Tanker 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 82,625 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 98,068. This capacity is characteristic of specialized liquefied natural gas transport vessels. SHEN HAI is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed operating in East Asia and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477413600
- Call sign: VRID2
- Gross tonnage: 98068
- Deadweight: 82625 t
- Length overall: 291 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 18/05/2026, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/05/2026
- Registered owner: SHANGHAI LNG SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CHINA LNG SHIPPING INTL CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 21°3.2′N · 121°35.9′E · Speed 11.1 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 18:47 UTC
- Destination: Bintulu, Sarawak (MY BTU) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 19:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SHEN HAI?
SHEN HAI is an LNG Tanker. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SHEN HAI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 82,625 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 98,068.
Which classification society maintains SHEN HAI?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SHEN HAI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 18 May 2026.
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