ZHEN HUA 29
formerly MERBABU since 2009 May 10
General Information
| Vessel Name | ZHEN HUA 29 |
| Former Name | MERBABU since 2009 May 10 |
| IMO Number | 8700498 |
| MMSI | 477622600 |
| Call Sign | VRFE8 |
| Flag State | HONG KONG |
| Vessel Type | Semi-Submersible Heavy Lift Vessel |
| Detailed Type | — |
| Service Status | IN SERVICE/COMMISSION |
| Year of Build | 1987 |
Dimensions & Tonnage
| Length Overall (LOA) | 245.3 m805.0 ft |
| Beam (Width) | 42.0 m137.8 ft |
| Draft | 12.6 m41' 05" |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 51,500 t50,687 LT |
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 41,580 GT |
This vessel is approximately 39 years old.
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About the ZHEN HUA 29
The ZHEN HUA 29 (IMO: 8700498) is a semi-submersible heavy lift vessel built in 1987 currently sailing under the flag of HONG KONG. The vessel has an estimated length overall (LOA) of 245.4 meters and a beam of 42.0 meters, alongside a deadweight tonnage of 51,500 DWT.
Operating under the service status of IN SERVICE/COMMISSION, the vessel relies on the ABS for its classification society standards. Technical and commercial management is publicly recorded to be overseen by SHANGHAI ZHENHUA SHIPPING CO.
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