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ZHEN HUA 29

formerly MERBABU since 2009 May 10

🚢 Semi-Submersible Heavy Lift Vessel 🏴 HONG KONG IMO 8700498 IN SERVICE/COMMISSION Scrapping Candidate 45%
245.3 m805.0 ft
Length (LOA)
42.0 m137.8 ft
Beam
12.6 m41' 05"
Draft
51,500 DWT
Deadweight
41,580 GT
Gross Tonnage
1987
(39 yrs old)
Built

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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Sustainability Snapshot

C
Vessel Efficiency
Ranked against all Other ship types in the fleet.
Ranked C — Top 71% of fleet
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Daily Climate Impact
70.35 mt CO₂ / day
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Avg. Operational Speed
9.4 knots
Consumes 22.59 mt fuel / day (~0.94 mt/hr)

📄 Data source: Annual EU MRV verified emissions data.

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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.

TrustedDocks provides detailed maritime intelligence, ship repairs, and maintenance records for the ZHEN HUA 29. According to our data, the vessel was recently drydocked or maintained at the PaxOcean Engineering Zhoushan Co Ltd facilities. To unlock its full live AIS tracking, port visits, PSC inspection records, and shipyard history, log in or create a free account.

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