DA MING SHAN (IMO 9779745)
DA MING SHAN is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker 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 12,980 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 10,748. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of bitumen and asphalt products. DA MING SHAN is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026.
- Type: Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 477669700
- Call sign: VRPU5
- Gross tonnage: 10748
- Deadweight: 12980 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/02/2018, Baltimore, Maryland (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/04/2026
- Registered owner: OCEAN SPRING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TIANJIN SOUTHWEST MARITIME LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 36°4.9′N · 021°11.3′E · Speed 8.7 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 15:58 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 20 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DA MING SHAN?
DA MING SHAN is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for DA MING SHAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,980 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 10,748.
Which classification society maintains DA MING SHAN?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has DA MING SHAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America West Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
What is the PSC inspection history for DA MING SHAN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 April 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 February 2018.
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