XIN HAI TONG 8 (IMO 9741566)
XIN HAI TONG 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 48,897 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 30,488. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional dry bulk transport operations. China Classification Society, an IACS member, provides classification for the vessel. Recent observation data indicates the vessel has been active in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. 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 8 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 477067400
- Call sign: VRNR2
- Gross tonnage: 30488
- Deadweight: 48897 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/09/2026
- Registered owner: DAI TUNG OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager: FUJIAN HIGHTON DEVELOPMENT CO (China)
- ISM manager: FUJIAN DAQIN INTERNATIONAL (China)
- Last AIS position: 56°32.7′N · 019°2.9′E · Speed 6.8 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 10:32 UTC
- Destination: RUULA · ETA 18 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of XIN HAI TONG 8?
XIN HAI TONG 8 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for XIN HAI TONG 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 48,897 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,488.
Which classification society manages XIN HAI TONG 8?
The vessel is classed by the China Classification Society. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has XIN HAI TONG 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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