TONG BAEK (IMO 8848276)
PO CHON is an Oil Products Tanker built in 1991 and flying the Korea Democratic Republic flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,538 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,996. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized oil product transport. PO CHON is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has a history of operating under seven different flags and has been registered under five former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 16 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 18 November 2016.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea Democratic Republic
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 445206000
- Call sign: HMYG3
- Gross tonnage: 1996
- Deadweight: 3538 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/06/2016, Dalian (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/11/2016
- Registered owner · Ship manager: RYONPHUNG SHIPPING CO (North Korea)
- Last AIS position: 38°3.7′N · 123°35.0′E · Speed 2.4 kn · received 19 September 2026 at 18:16 UTC
- Destination: Nampo (KP NAM) · ETA 20 September 2026 at 06:23 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PO CHON?
PO CHON is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PO CHON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,538 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,996.
Which classification society manages PO CHON?
The vessel is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping. This society is not listed as an IACS member.
Where has PO CHON been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 16 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 18 November 2016.
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