JOSCO GUANGZHOU
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 477468500
- IMO: 9872523
- Call sign: VRTD4
JOSCO GUANGZHOU (IMO: 9872523) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Hong Kong flag. It has an overall length of 656 feets and a beam of 108 feets.
JOSCO GUANGZHOU position reported at 10/22/2026 02:02:27 UTC:
Latitude: 129.396668, Longitude 129.396668 longitude
Visited ports: Pohang, Qinzhou
JOSCO GUANGZHOU
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | JOSCO GUANGZHOU |
| MMSI | 477468500 |
| IMO Number | 9872523 |
| Call Sign | VRTD4 |
| Flag State | Hong Kong, China |
| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Class | Ultramax Bulk Carrier |
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 43,718 GT |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 63,800 DWT (approx.) |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 199.9 m |
| Beam | 32.26 m |
| Draft | 13.1 m |
| Year Built | 2019 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Two-Stroke Diesel |
| Propulsion | Single Screw |
| Service Speed | ~14 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. |
| Country of Build | China |
| Year Delivered | 2019 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | JOSCO Ship Management Co., Ltd. |
| Operator / Manager | JOSCO Ship Management Co., Ltd. |
| Parent Company | Guangzhou Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO Group affiliate) |
| Company HQ | Guangzhou, China |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| AIS Class | Class A AIS Transponder |
| AIS Transponder | Fitted (MMSI: 477468500) |
| GMDSS | Fitted (as required for ocean-going vessels) |
| EPIRB | Fitted |
| Radar | Fitted (navigational standard) |
Operating Region
- Primary Trading Area: International deep-sea bulk trades
- Key Routes: Asia–Pacific, Southeast Asia, Indian Ocean, Middle East, Australia
- Port Calls: Regularly calling at major bulk commodity ports across China, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East
- Trade Type: Dry bulk commodities (grain, coal, ore, fertilizers, steel products)
Vessel Description
The JOSCO GUANGZHOU is an Ultramax dry bulk carrier operating under the Hong Kong flag and managed by JOSCO Ship Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary within the broader COSCO Shipping Group network. Built in 2019 at Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding in China, she represents a modern, fuel-efficient generation of Ultramax bulk carriers designed for versatile global dry bulk trading.
With a deadweight capacity of approximately 63,800 DWT and a length of 199.9 metres, the vessel is well-suited to access a wide range of ports that are not accessible to larger Capesize vessels. Her Ultramax designation places her among the most commercially flexible bulk carrier classes, capable of carrying a wide variety of dry bulk cargoes.
The vessel operates primarily on intra-Asia and Asia-Pacific trade routes, consistent with her operator's commercial focus on bulk commodity supply chains serving Chinese industrial demand, including coal, grain, and mineral ores.
Disclaimer: All data presented is based on publicly available maritime databases and records (AIS data, Lloyd's Register, Equasis). Users are advised to verify critical operational details through official maritime registries before use in commercial or legal contexts.