History and ownership
Built in 1994 by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, the Sang Shin Vessel is a veteran car carrier (PCTC). It has operated under dfferent names, including Shohjin and Green Cove. The ship is currently owned by Sang Shin Marine SA (and managed by Doriko Ltd).
Technical details
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LOA: 179.0 metres
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Beam: 32.3 metres
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Deadweight: 16,178 DWT
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Draught: 9.2 metres
This vessel is powered by a Mitsubishi 8UEC60LSII diesel engine, rated at 11,786 kW.
Classified by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (NK), it features a RORO (Roll-on/Roll-off) configuration with a gross tonnage of 50,308. As a RORO ship, it’s designed for the high-volume transport of automobiles and heavy machinery.
Operational area
The vessel operates on international trade routes between East Asia and the Mediterranean. AIS tracking records frequent port calls at Incheon (South Korea), Singapore, Port Said (Egypt), and Derince/Korfez (Turkey).
Crew and lifestyle
Sang Shin's jobs involve specialised cargo lashing and deck management for vehicle transport. According to Sang Shin crew reviews and safety records, the ship operates under ISM Code and STCW international standards.
Environmental initiatives
The vessel is compliant with MARPOL’s international pollution prevention regulations. Sustainability measures include the use of an approved Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) to meet sulfur emission requirements in designated zones.