ROYAL 18 (IMO 9591662)
ROYAL 18 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,618 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,999. At this capacity, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk cargo operations. ROYAL 18 is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the Makassar Strait, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 574000650
- Call sign: 3WAO9
- Gross tonnage: 2999
- Deadweight: 5618 t
- Length overall: 91 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/11/2019, Tuticorin (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/04/2026
- Registered owner: QUY SANG TRADING SHIPPING JSC (Vietnam)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HOANG GIA SHIPPING SERVICES (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 9°39.3′N · 123°49.4′E · Speed 6.6 kn · at anchor · received 8 October 2026 at 20:54 UTC
- Destination: Tagbilaran, Bohol (PH TAG) · ETA 8 October 2026 at 21:11 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ROYAL 18?
ROYAL 18 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ROYAL 18?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,618 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,999.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Vietnam flag. It has operated under one different flag state previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for ROYAL 18?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 April 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 November 2019.
Where has ROYAL 18 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South East Asia and the Makassar Strait. It has also been recorded in the East Asia and South East Asia regions.
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