KLKH FRIENDSHIP (IMO 9875123)
KLKH FRIENDSHIP is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 182,697 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 94,113. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for significant dry bulk transport operations. KLKH FRIENDSHIP is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 September 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 563106400
- Call sign: 9V3019
- Gross tonnage: 94113
- Deadweight: 182697 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/09/2025
- Registered owner: KAWATAI50 PTE LTD (China)
- Ship manager: TAI CHONG CHEANG STEAMSHIP HK (China)
- ISM manager: TAI CHONG CHEANG STEAMSHIP CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 8°3.8′S · 003°43.7′W · Speed 8.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 18:10 UTC
- Destination: Port-Kamsar (GN KMR)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KLKH FRIENDSHIP?
KLKH FRIENDSHIP is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for KLKH FRIENDSHIP?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 182,697 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 94,113.
Which classification society manages KLKH FRIENDSHIP?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has KLKH FRIENDSHIP been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. These observations cover its recent operational transit areas.
What is the port-state control record for KLKH FRIENDSHIP?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 September 2025. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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