TAE YANG (IMO 8306929)
TAE YANG is a General Cargo Ship built in 1985 and flying the Korea Democratic Republic flag, placing it in its 41st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,324 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 10,511. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. TAE YANG is classed by Korea Classification Society. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has a history of operating under 9 different flags and has been registered under 5 former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 42 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 22 June 2017.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Korea Democratic Republic
- Year built: 1985
- MMSI: 445571000
- Call sign: HMZD8
- Gross tonnage: 10511
- Deadweight: 17324 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/06/2017, Nakhodka (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/06/2017
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: KOREA OSONG SHIPPING CO (North Korea)
- Last AIS position: 38°43.4′N · 125°27.5′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 6 June 2026 at 13:14 UTC
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TAE YANG?
TAE YANG is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1985 and is currently in its 41st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TAE YANG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,324 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 10,511.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 42 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 22 June 2017.
What is the classification of TAE YANG?
The vessel is classed by the Korea Classification Society. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many previous names and flags has the vessel had?
The vessel has been known by 5 former names throughout its history. It has also operated under 9 different flags.
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