ROYAL 88 (IMO 9600047)
ROYAL 88 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,604 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,999. At this scale, the vessel is configured for smaller-scale bulk cargo operations. ROYAL 88 is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the broader East Asia/South East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 3 February 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 574001820
- Call sign: 3WJT9
- Gross tonnage: 2999
- Deadweight: 5604 t
- Length overall: 91 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 15/10/2024, Xiamen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/02/2026
- Registered owner: HOANG LOC SHIPPING JSC (Vietnam)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HOANG GIA SHIPPING SERVICES (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 20°56.9′N · 106°32.7′E · Speed 0.7 kn · received 22 March 2026 at 05:41 UTC
- Destination: Haiphong (VN HPH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ROYAL 88?
ROYAL 88 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ROYAL 88?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,604 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,999.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of Vietnam. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 February 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 15 October 2024.
What is the classification status of ROYAL 88?
The vessel is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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