JIN CHAO 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 63,518 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,278. This size class is typically utilized for regional dry bulk transport and commodity trades. JIN CHAO is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
JIN CHAO is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,518 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,278.
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
The vessel has been observed in several regions including the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been tracked in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea.
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2014 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 June 2022.
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