KMTC KEELUNG (IMO 9157741)
KMTC KEELUNG is a Container Ship built in 1998 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,962 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 16,731, and a length overall of 168 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. KMTC KEELUNG is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 440585000
- Call sign: DSOF3
- Gross tonnage: 16731
- Deadweight: 20962 t
- Length overall: 168 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KOREA MARINE TRANSPORT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: KMTC SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 26°14.0′N · 121°2.2′E · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 13:27 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of KMTC KEELUNG?
The vessel has a length overall of 168 metres and a beam of 27 metres. These dimensions support its role as a container ship with a gross tonnage of 16,731.
What is the engine specification for KMTC KEELUNG?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 7 CY type. It is rated at a power of 7 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
What is the classification of KMTC KEELUNG?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has KMTC KEELUNG been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait.
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