SFL YANGTZE (IMO 9617947)
SFL YANGTZE is a Bulk 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 81,664 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 45,263. This size and type suggest its utility in various dry bulk commodity trades. SFL YANGTZE is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 18 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477016800
- Call sign: VRJN5
- Gross tonnage: 45263
- Deadweight: 81664 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 17/06/2026, Abbot Point (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/06/2026
- Registered owner: SFL KENAI INC
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 1°3.3′S · 048°29.2′W · Speed 6.5 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 16:44 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SFL YANGTZE?
SFL YANGTZE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SFL YANGTZE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 81,664 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 45,263.
Which classification society manages SFL YANGTZE?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SFL YANGTZE been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has SFL YANGTZE undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 June 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 June 2026.
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