NAM DAE BONG 8 (IMO 8990550)
NAM DAE BONG 8 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1998 and flying the Overview Flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,000 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 498. Given its size and type, it is configured for general cargo operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. The vessel has a history of three former names and has operated under three different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 16 inspections are on file since 2005, the most recent on 6 March 2011.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Korea Democratic Republic
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 445389000
- Call sign: HMYW6
- Gross tonnage: 498
- Deadweight: 1000 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/04/2008, Nagoya (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/03/2011
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TONGYANG TRADING CO (North Korea)
- Last AIS position: 38°41.8′N · 125°18.0′E · received 19 May 2026 at 17:52 UTC
- Destination: Nampo (KP NAM)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NAM DAE BONG 8?
NAM DAE BONG 8 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NAM DAE BONG 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 498.
Where has NAM DAE BONG 8 been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 16 inspections are on file since 2005, the most recent on 6 March 2011.
How many previous names and flags has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names. It has also operated under 3 different flag states throughout its history.
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