JOSCO SHENGZHOU (IMO 9934175)
JOSCO SHENGZHOU is an Ultramax bulk carrier built in 2022 and flying the flag of Hong Kong; it is in its 4th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 64,250 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 36,412, and a length overall of 200 metres. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products. JOSCO SHENGZHOU has been classed since 26 August 2022 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; South Africa; and the Mediterranean (latest area report: October 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 477836600
- Call sign: VRUV9
- Gross tonnage: 36412
- Deadweight: 64250 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/06/2026
- Registered owner: HAIJIN NO 29 TIANJIN LEASING (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: JIANGSU OCEAN SHIPPING BULK CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 30°5.4′S · 031°24.8′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 30 September 2026 at 16:03 UTC
- Destination: Coega (ZA ZBA) · ETA 2 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is JOSCO SHENGZHOU?
JOSCO SHENGZHOU is an Ultramax bulk carrier built in 2022. It is in its 4th year of service. Bulk carriers of this size are usually fitted with their own cranes and carry grain, fertilisers, minerals and steel products.
What is the deadweight of JOSCO SHENGZHOU?
JOSCO SHENGZHOU has a deadweight of 64,250 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 36,412. It measures 200 metres overall.
What flag does JOSCO SHENGZHOU fly?
JOSCO SHENGZHOU flies the flag of Hong Kong. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes JOSCO SHENGZHOU?
JOSCO SHENGZHOU has been classed since 26 August 2022 by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
How many port state control inspections has JOSCO SHENGZHOU had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
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