OCEAN TIANBAO (IMO 9740067)
OCEAN TIANBAO is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,455, a gross tonnage of 36,415, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is sized for various bulk commodity trades. OCEAN TIANBAO is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, Singapore Strait, and across South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 477900300
- Call sign: VRPG3
- Gross tonnage: 36415
- Deadweight: 63455 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 06/07/2023, Cuxhaven (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/01/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: OCEAN TIANBAO SHIPPING LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SYNERGY MARINE SHANGHAI LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 21°43.3′N · 108°35.0′E · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 16 October 2026 at 11:21 UTC
- Destination: Qinzhou (CN QZH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OCEAN TIANBAO?
OCEAN TIANBAO is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for OCEAN TIANBAO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,455. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,415.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has OCEAN TIANBAO been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait and the Singapore Strait. It also operates within South Asia and South East Asia.
What is the port-state control history for OCEAN TIANBAO?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 January 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2017 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 6 July 2023.
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