NEWSEAS CRYSTAL (IMO 9644835)
NEWSEAS CRYSTAL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,548 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,295. This capacity is typical for mid-sized bulk carriers engaged in regional or global dry bulk commodities transport. NEWSEAS CRYSTAL is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, West Africa, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 477150500
- Call sign: VRRK4
- Gross tonnage: 36295
- Deadweight: 63548 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/12/2020, Trois-Rivières (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/09/2026
- Registered owner: XIN HAI CRYSTAL SHIPPING CO (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SHANGHAI XIN HAI SHIPPING CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 10°8.5′S · 027°24.3′W · Speed 11.2 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 08:56 UTC
- Destination: Al Fujayrah (AE FJR) · ETA 12 November 2026 at 03:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEWSEAS CRYSTAL?
NEWSEAS CRYSTAL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NEWSEAS CRYSTAL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,548 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,295.
Which classification society maintains NEWSEAS CRYSTAL?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 40 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 December 2020.
Where has NEWSEAS CRYSTAL been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in the Singapore Strait and West Africa. It has also been recorded in East Africa and South East Asia.
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