FONG KUO NO. 819 (IMO 8913992)
FONG KUO NO. 819 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,523 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,131. Given its refrigerated configuration and tonnage, it is designed for specialized temperature-controlled cargo transport. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai is the classification society for the vessel, though its class status is currently listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the New Guinea Pacific, and East Asia. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 370070000
- Call sign: 3FCY3
- Gross tonnage: 5131
- Deadweight: 6523 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 80 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/04/2004, Sheerness (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: FK OVERSEAS CO LTD
- Last AIS position: 13°40.1′N · 100°32.6′E · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 05:51 UTC
- Destination: Bangkok (TH BKK)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FONG KUO NO. 819?
FONG KUO NO. 819 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,523 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,131.
Which classification society is associated with FONG KUO NO. 819?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026. All-time records show 80 inspections since 2000 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 April 2004.
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