JOSCO HUIZHOU (IMO 9683441)
JOSCO HUIZHOU is an Ultramax bulk carrier built in 2014 and flying the flag of Hong Kong; it is in its 12th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 61,648 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 34,516, and a length overall of 200 metres. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. JOSCO HUIZHOU has been classed since 12 March 2014 by the China Classification Society, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 12 December 2023. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia, South Asia, and the Singapore Strait (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 477133400
- Call sign: VRMZ5
- Gross tonnage: 34516
- Deadweight: 61648 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 33 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 03/04/2023, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/12/2025
- Registered owner: J HUIZHOU SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: JIANGSU OCEAN SHIPPING BULK CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 22°8.0′N · 091°46.4′E · Speed 0.4 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 08:57 UTC
- Destination: Chattogram (BD CGP)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is JOSCO HUIZHOU?
JOSCO HUIZHOU is an Ultramax bulk carrier built in 2014. It is in its 12th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products.
What is the deadweight of JOSCO HUIZHOU?
JOSCO HUIZHOU has a deadweight of 61,648 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 34,516. It measures 200 metres overall.
What flag does JOSCO HUIZHOU fly?
JOSCO HUIZHOU flies the flag of Hong Kong. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes JOSCO HUIZHOU?
JOSCO HUIZHOU has been classed since 12 March 2014 by the China Classification Society, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 12 December 2023.
How many port state control inspections has JOSCO HUIZHOU had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 December 2025. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 3 April 2023.
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