SITC TAICANG (IMO 9836115)
SITC TAICANG is a Container Ship built in 2019 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 7th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,337 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,967, and a length overall of 141 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. SITC TAICANG is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 477302300
- Call sign: VRSC5
- Gross tonnage: 9967
- Deadweight: 12337 t
- Length overall: 141 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/10/2025
- Registered owner: SITC TAICANG SHIPPING CO LTD (British Virgin Islands)
- Ship manager: SITC CONTAINER LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SITC SHIPPING MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 35°29.3′N · 139°45.2′E · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 20:05 UTC
- Destination: JP TYO CW · ETA 11 October 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SITC TAICANG?
SITC TAICANG is a container ship built in 2019. It is currently in its 7th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SITC TAICANG?
The vessel has a length overall of 141 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 12,337 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains SITC TAICANG?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is recorded as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2025. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
Where has SITC TAICANG been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It currently flies the flag of Hong Kong, China.
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