HONG TAI 216 (IMO 9916783)
HONG TAI 216 is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,800 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,992. At this capacity, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 577809000
- Call sign: YJSQ4
- Gross tonnage: 9992
- Deadweight: 16800 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: XIAMEN MINJIE SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: HONGKONG HANGSHENG TRADING CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 18°3.6′N · 106°26.2′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 19:58 UTC
- Destination: Vung Ang (VN VAN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HONG TAI 216?
HONG TAI 216 is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2020 and is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HONG TAI 216?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,992.
How many inspections has HONG TAI 216 undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
What is the flag history of HONG TAI 216?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under four different flag states.
Has the vessel's name changed?
Yes, the vessel has one recorded former name. It has also undergone three recorded ownership changes during its service life.
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