MING DE (IMO 9642784)
MING DE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 82,111 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 44,543. This size and type suggest it is configured for various dry bulk commodity trades. China Classification Society, an IACS member, provides classification for the vessel. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and along the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 477050900
- Call sign: VRMS5
- Gross tonnage: 44543
- Deadweight: 82111 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/01/2026
- Registered owner: GUANGHUA SHIPPING SA (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHENZHEN OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 42°42.1′N · 146°7.0′E · Speed 12.4 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 11:29 UTC
- Destination: Kalama (US KAM) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 13:22 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MING DE?
MING DE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MING DE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 82,111 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 44,543.
Which classification society manages MING DE?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MING DE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded operating along the South America East Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for MING DE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 January 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
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