Where is Zhen Hua 31 now?

Zhen Hua 31 (Heavy-lift ship, China flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 11:17 UTC, moored, in the port of Southampton. The crew-entered destination was GBSOU (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 11:02 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Zhen Hua 31?

Zhen Hua 31 is a heavy-lift ship sailing under the flag of China, built in 1998. The vessel is 234 m long with a beam of 43 m and has a gross tonnage of 37,554.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Zhen Hua 31?

Shanghai Zhenhua Shipping Co., Ltd. is recorded as ISM manager for Zhen Hua 31 (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting year 2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Zhen Hua 31?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Zhen Hua 31 from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Zhen Hua 31. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Zhen Hua 31

Heavy-lift ship · China · built 1998 · AIS Class A

IMO9172686MMSI414237000Call signBTTLLast AIS position Oct 6, 2026, 11:17 UTC

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In short

Zhen Hua 31 (Heavy-lift ship, China flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 11:17 UTC, moored, in the port of Southampton. Its crew-entered AIS destination is GBSOU (Southampton); its reported draught is 8.4 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 11:02 UTC). It arrived there on Oct 4, 2026, 10:50 UTC. ISM manager: Shanghai Zhenhua Shipping Co., Ltd. (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting year 2025).

Vessel type: Heavy-lift ship
Flag: China
Year built: 1998
Gross tonnage: 37,554
Size (length × beam): 234 m × 43 m
ISM manager: Shanghai Zhenhua Shipping Co., Ltd.

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Last reported position

received Oct 6, 2026, 11:17 UTC

Position: 50.9067° N, 1.4439° W
Area: English Channel
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: 268°
Heading: 212°

50.9067° N, 1.4439° W

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Last 30 days: 3 port calls (Southampton, Fishbourne, and London Gateway Port).

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Zhen Hua 31
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9172686
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 414237000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: BTTL
Flag: China
Vessel type: Heavy-lift ship
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 37,554
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q117114385. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.55,950 t
Length overall: 234 m
Beam: 43 m
Year built: 1998

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Ownership & management

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ISM manager: Shanghai Zhenhua Shipping Co., Ltd.
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting year 2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Oct 5, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Oct 4, 2026, 10:50 UTC	Arrived at SouthamptonAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 4, 2026, 09:06 UTC	Left FishbourneAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 4, 2026, 05:45 UTC	Arrived at FishbourneAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 4, 2026, 05:45 UTC	Left London Gateway PortAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Sep 25, 2026, 11:53 UTC	Arrived at London Gateway PortAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2023	0 t	0 t	0 days	—
2025	8,270 t	2,647 t	75 days	443 kg

Technical efficiency: EIV (8.44 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Southampton GBSOU	Oct 4, 2026, 10:50 UTC	in port	—
Fishbourne GBFBU	Oct 4, 2026, 05:45 UTC	Oct 4, 2026, 09:06 UTC	3 h 21 min
London Gateway Port GBLGP	Sep 25, 2026, 11:53 UTC	Oct 4, 2026, 05:45 UTC	8 d 17 h

Detected by Voydar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Zhen Hua 31 now?: Zhen Hua 31 (Heavy-lift ship, China flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 6, 2026, 11:17 UTC, moored, in the port of Southampton. The crew-entered destination was GBSOU (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 6, 2026, 11:02 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Zhen Hua 31?: Zhen Hua 31 is a heavy-lift ship sailing under the flag of China, built in 1998. The vessel is 234 m long with a beam of 43 m and has a gross tonnage of 37,554.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Zhen Hua 31?: Shanghai Zhenhua Shipping Co., Ltd. is recorded as ISM manager for Zhen Hua 31 (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting year 2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Zhen Hua 31?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Zhen Hua 31 from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Zhen Hua 31. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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