HONG KONG WATER TAXI 8 (IMO 9868950)
HONG KONG WATER TAXI 8 is a Passenger Ship built in 2022 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its fourth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 185. Given its small displacement and passenger ship designation, it is configured for short-distance transit and local ferry operations. The vessel is not currently associated with an IACS member classification society in the provided data. It operates under the white band of both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU. The vessel has previously been registered under two different names and has operated under one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Passenger Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 477996899
- Call sign: VRS6186
- Gross tonnage: 185
- Deadweight: 19 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: FORTUNE FERRY CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 22°20.4′N · 113°57.8′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 00:12 UTC
- Destination: HK
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HONG KONG WATER TAXI 8?
HONG KONG WATER TAXI 8 is classified as a Passenger Ship. It was built in 2022 and is currently in its fourth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 185. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 19 metric tonnes.
What is the flag state of HONG KONG WATER TAXI 8?
The vessel currently flies the Hong Kong, China flag. It has operated under one different flag state previously in its history.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Has the vessel changed ownership or names?
The vessel has undergone 4 ownership changes during its service life. It has also been registered under 2 former names.
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