Pacific Basin Shipping

Public (HKEX: 2343) · HQ Hong Kong, Hong Kong · 250 vessels

Primary segment: bulk (Handysize + Supramax)
Typical contract: 4-6 months
Crew pay tier: mid-high (within segment)
Website: https://www.pacificbasin.com

Overview

Pacific Basin Shipping is one of the world's largest operators of Handysize and Supramax bulk carriers — the smaller end of the bulk fleet, well-suited for ports the larger Capesize vessels can't reach. Listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (2343). Headquartered in Hong Kong. Around 250 vessels in service.

For seafarers

Contracts 4-6 months with mid-to-high pay tier. Strong Filipino, Indian, and Chinese officer pipeline; smaller-ship operations mean more frequent port calls and a different working rhythm from Capesize bulk operators. Pacific Basin's commitment to a younger fleet (lower-emission newer hulls) reflects in onboard equipment standards.

Watch for

Handysize / Supramax operations involve more port calls per voyage; cargo work is more frequent and physically demanding than on longer Capesize-iron-ore passages. Suited to crew who prefer port activity over long sea passages.

Sources: operator websites + Wikipedia for fleet counts, segments, parent ownership. Pay tier is relative to other operators within the same segment, not across segments. Cross-reference with /companies (the manning + ship-manager directory) and /ships for vessel-specific detail.