LAKE NOVA (IMO 9009669)
LAKE NOVA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1992 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,454 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,225. This size and type suggest specialized use in temperature-controlled cargo transport. LAKE NOVA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2025.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 440014000
- Call sign: D7AL
- Gross tonnage: 5225
- Deadweight: 6454 t
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/07/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: JI SUNG SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: PROTO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 35°3.2′N · 129°3.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 15:31 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LAKE NOVA?
LAKE NOVA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of LAKE NOVA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,454 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,225.
Which classification society manages LAKE NOVA?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has LAKE NOVA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. These regions represent its primary recent geographic operational areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2025. All-time records show 69 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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