CHINA STEEL CHALLENGE (IMO 9673812)
CHINA STEEL CHALLENGE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Taiwan flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 206,378 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 106,370. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. CHINA STEEL CHALLENGE is classed by China Corporation Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Taiwan
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 416026000
- Call sign: BHAE
- Gross tonnage: 106370
- Deadweight: 206378 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/03/2023, Dampier (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: CHINA STEEL EXPRESS CORP
- Registered owner: CSE TRANSPORT CORP
- Last AIS position: 14°29.3′N · 119°27.9′E · Speed 12.2 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:54 UTC
- Destination: PWL AU · ETA 17 October 2026 at 19:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHINA STEEL CHALLENGE?
CHINA STEEL CHALLENGE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 206,378 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 106,370.
Which classification society manages CHINA STEEL CHALLENGE?
The vessel is classed by the China Corporation Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in East Asia and the Australia/New Zealand region.
What is the PSC inspection history for this ship?
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 8 July 2025. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2014 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 March 2023.
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