GUANG HUA (IMO 9659696)
GUANG HUA 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 180,000 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 94,710. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. GUANG HUA is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 August 2024.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 477652900
- Call sign: VRMM8
- Gross tonnage: 94710
- Deadweight: 180000 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/08/2024
- 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: 19°52.5′S · 118°22.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 14 October 2026 at 13:19 UTC
- Destination: Port Hedland (AU PHE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GUANG HUA?
GUANG HUA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GUANG HUA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 180,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,710.
Which classification society maintains GUANG HUA?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 August 2024. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
Where has GUANG HUA been recently observed?
The vessel has been operating in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
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