CHINA SPIRIT (IMO 9655846)
CHINA SPIRIT 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 35,097, a gross tonnage of 22,434, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. CHINA SPIRIT is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and South Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 23 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 477464100
- Call sign: VRLC4
- Gross tonnage: 22434
- Deadweight: 35097 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 17/05/2024, Trieste (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/08/2026
- Registered owner: XIANG H38 INTERNATIONAL SHIP (China)
- Ship manager: CETUS MARITIME HONG KONG LTD (China)
- ISM manager: CETUS MARITIME SHANGHAI LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 51°53.3′N · 002°32.8′E · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 09:09 UTC
- Destination: Alger (Algiers) (DZ ALG) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when CHINA SPIRIT arrives in Alger (Algiers). Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHINA SPIRIT?
CHINA SPIRIT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHINA SPIRIT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 35,097. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,434.
Which classification society manages CHINA SPIRIT?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHINA SPIRIT been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for CHINA SPIRIT?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 August 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 May 2024.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.