SHAO SHAN 8 (IMO 9670810)
SHAO SHAN 8 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 75,366 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 40,913, and a length overall of 225 metres. This size and type suggest a vessel configured for regional bulk commodity transport. SHAO SHAN 8 is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Celebes Sea, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 477133900
- Call sign: VRNB2
- Gross tonnage: 40913
- Deadweight: 75366 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/03/2026
- Registered owner: SHAOSHAN EIGHT SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: COSCO HUNAN (China)
- Last AIS position: 41°38.8′N · 141°41.4′E · Speed 14.0 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 20:35 UTC
- Destination: Vancouver (US VAN) · ETA 29 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SHAO SHAN 8?
SHAO SHAN 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SHAO SHAN 8?
The vessel has a length overall of 225 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 75,366 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SHAO SHAN 8?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SHAO SHAN 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Celebes Sea, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
What is the PSC inspection history for SHAO SHAN 8?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 March 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
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