SITC PENANG (IMO 9870848)
SITC PENANG is a Container Ship built in 2020 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,962 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 26,866, and a length overall of 188.87 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. SITC PENANG is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and across South East Asia over recent periods. 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 6 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 477632900
- Call sign: VRTL6
- Gross tonnage: 26866
- Deadweight: 34962 t
- Length overall: 188.87 m
- Beam: 32.195 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/08/2026
- Registered owner: SITC PENANG SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: SITC SHIPPING MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 35°45.9′N · 120°57.4′E · Speed 12.8 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 06:47 UTC
- Destination: Qingdao (CN QIN)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SITC PENANG?
The vessel has a length overall of 188.87 metres and a beam of 32.195 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 11.5 metres.
Which shipyard built SITC PENANG?
The vessel was built by Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of SITC PENANG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,962 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,866.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 August 2026. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
What classification society maintains SITC PENANG?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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