CHOL BONG SAN 1 (IMO 9125308)
CHOL BONG SAN 1 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1996 and flying the Korea Democratic Republic flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,807 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,749. This size profile is characteristic of smaller product tankers used for regional liquid cargo transport. CHOL BONG SAN 1 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 75 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 2 February 2021.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea Democratic Republic
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 445290000
- Call sign: HMRG
- Gross tonnage: 3749
- Deadweight: 5807 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/09/2018, Tanjung priok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/02/2021
- Registered owner · Ship manager: RASON SAHYANGSAN TRADE CO (North Korea)
- ISM manager: CHOLBONGSAN SHIPPING CO LTD (North Korea)
- Last AIS position: 38°41.9′N · 125°18.1′E · at anchor · received 16 June 2026 at 11:45 UTC
- Destination: Longkou Pt (CN LKU) · ETA 6 July 2026 at 00:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHOL BONG SAN 1?
CHOL BONG SAN 1 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this tanker?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,807 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,749.
What is the current classification status of the vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has CHOL BONG SAN 1 been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia and South East Asia regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 75 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 2 February 2021.
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