TAI KINGDOM (IMO 9789855)
TAI KINGDOM is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 84,703 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 47,043. This capacity is typical for mid-sized bulk carriers engaged in global dry bulk commodities transport. TAI KINGDOM is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, East Asia and South East Asia, and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 357211000
- Call sign: 3EFD3
- Gross tonnage: 47043
- Deadweight: 84703 t
- Length overall: 228 m
- Beam: 36 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 18/07/2023, Teluk Bayur (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/09/2026
- Registered owner: TAI SHING MARITIME CO SA
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TAIWAN NAVIGATION CO LTD
- Last AIS position: 39°9.9′N · 039°49.8′W · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 22:41 UTC
- Destination: Baltimore (US BAL) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 21:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TAI KINGDOM?
TAI KINGDOM is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TAI KINGDOM?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 84,703 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 47,043.
Which classification society covers TAI KINGDOM?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has TAI KINGDOM been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in West Africa and East Asia. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for TAI KINGDOM?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2018 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 18 July 2023.
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