What kind of ship is Heng Sheng?

Heng Sheng is a bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Hong Kong, built in 2011. The vessel is 300 m long with a beam of 50 m and has a gross tonnage of 106,280.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Heng Sheng?

COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO., LTD is recorded as ISM manager for Heng Sheng (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 Heng Sheng?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Heng Sheng 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 Heng Sheng. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Heng Sheng

Bulk carrier · Hong Kong · built 2011 · AIS Class A

IMO9516480MMSI477387300Call signVRHW4Last AIS position Sep 13, 2026, 07:52 UTC

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In short

Heng Sheng (Bulk carrier, Hong Kong flag) was last seen on AIS on Sep 13, 2026, 07:52 UTC, under way at 8.1 kn, in the South Atlantic Ocean. Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report. ISM manager: COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO., LTD (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting year 2025).

Vessel type: Bulk carrier
Flag: Hong Kong
Year built: 2011
Gross tonnage: 106,280
Size (length × beam): 300 m × 50 m
ISM manager: COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO., LTD

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Last reported position

received Sep 13, 2026, 07:52 UTC

Position: 34.5033° S, 18.2994° E
Area: South Atlantic Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 8.1 kn
Course: 104°
Heading: 106°

34.5033° S, 18.2994° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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: Heng Sheng
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9516480
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 477387300
Call signWhat is a call sign?: VRHW4
Flag: Hong Kong
Vessel type: Bulk carrier
AIS ship type: Cargo
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 106,280
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q117025552. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.207,987 t
Length overall: 300 m
Beam: 50 m
Year built: 2011

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Ownership & management

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ISM manager: COSCO SHIPPING BULK 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
Aug 24, 2024, 00:19 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Aug 23, 2024, 18:52 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Sep 26, 2019, 10:13 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Sep 26, 2019, 00:46 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Dec 18, 2018, 21:22 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Dec 18, 2018, 03:38 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)

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
2025	0 t	0 t	0 days	—

Technical efficiency: EEXI (2.38 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.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival	Aug 23, 2024, 18:52 UTC	SELA	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival(matched by call sign)	Sep 26, 2019, 00:46 UTC	WL	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival	Dec 18, 2018, 03:38 UTC	PT	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival(matched by call sign)	Nov 3, 2018, 00:13 UTC	WL	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival(matched by call sign)	Jul 26, 2018, 06:41 UTC	PT	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: July 26, 2018.

Source: Marine Department, HKSAR Government — DATA.GOV.HK. Licence: DATA.GOV.HK Terms and Conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Heng Sheng now?: Heng Sheng (Bulk carrier, Hong Kong flag) was last seen on AIS on Sep 13, 2026, 07:52 UTC, under way at 8.1 kn, in the South Atlantic Ocean. Voydar has no more recent AIS position for this ship. Its current location cannot be established from this report.
What kind of ship is Heng Sheng?: Heng Sheng is a bulk carrier sailing under the flag of Hong Kong, built in 2011. The vessel is 300 m long with a beam of 50 m and has a gross tonnage of 106,280.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Heng Sheng?: COSCO SHIPPING BULK CO., LTD is recorded as ISM manager for Heng Sheng (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 Heng Sheng?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Heng Sheng 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 Heng Sheng. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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