SHANDONG DA ZHI (IMO 9593957)
SHANDONG DA ZHI is an Ore Carrier 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 402,387, a gross tonnage of 199,372, and a length overall of 362 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale bulk ore transport operations. SHANDONG DA ZHI is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Africa, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477148200
- Call sign: VRRI4
- Gross tonnage: 199372
- Deadweight: 402387 t
- Length overall: 362 m
- Beam: 65 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/08/2026
- Registered owner: TONGTAI INTERNATIONAL SHIP (China)
- Ship manager: SHANDONG SHIPPING ALLIANCE HK (China)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 22°54.8′N · 119°16.9′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 19 October 2026 at 15:48 UTC
- Destination: Quanzhou (CN QZL)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SHANDONG DA ZHI?
SHANDONG DA ZHI is an Ore Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SHANDONG DA ZHI?
The vessel has a length overall of 362 metres and a beam of 65 metres. It possesses a significant deadweight tonnage of 402,387 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains SHANDONG DA ZHI?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SHANDONG DA ZHI been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in the South America East Coast and East Africa. It has also been observed transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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