JOSCO TAICANG (IMO 9603477)
JOSCO TAICANG is a Supramax bulk carrier built in 2012 and flying the flag of Hong Kong; it is in its 14th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 58,675 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 33,188. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. JOSCO TAICANG has been classed since 18 October 2012 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 21 August 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in East Asia, South East Asia, and Central America and the Gulf of Mexico (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477335400
- Call sign: VRLD9
- Gross tonnage: 33188
- Deadweight: 58675 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/04/2026
- Registered owner: J LINGZHOU SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: JIANGSU OCEAN SHIPPING BULK CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 40°15.9′N · 121°43.7′E · Speed 12.2 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 23:26 UTC
- Destination: Yingkou (YKG) (CN YKG)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is JOSCO TAICANG?
JOSCO TAICANG is a Supramax bulk carrier built in 2012. It is in its 14th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products.
What is the deadweight of JOSCO TAICANG?
JOSCO TAICANG has a deadweight of 58,675 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 33,188.
What flag does JOSCO TAICANG fly?
JOSCO TAICANG flies the flag of Hong Kong. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes JOSCO TAICANG?
JOSCO TAICANG has been classed since 18 October 2012 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 21 August 2022.
How many port state control inspections has JOSCO TAICANG had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 April 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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