HONG TAI (IMO 9136979)
HONG TAI is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 1995 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,938 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,997. Given its capacity, it is configured for specialized oil transport operations. HONG TAI is classed by Sing Lloyd. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has a history of operating under six different flag states and has been known by three former names. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 667001581
- Call sign: 9LU2384
- Gross tonnage: 2997
- Deadweight: 4938 t
- Length overall: 105 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HUI HUANG INTERNATIONAL LTD (China)
- ISM manager: OVERSEAS SAFETY MANAGEMENT
- Last AIS position: 22°39.8′N · 120°0.3′E · Speed 8.4 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 05:38 UTC
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HONG TAI?
HONG TAI is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 1995 and is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HONG TAI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,938 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,997.
Which flag does HONG TAI fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 6 different flag states.
What is the PSC inspection history for HONG TAI?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Where has HONG TAI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia and South East Asia regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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