DONG HO (IMO 9159309)
DONG HO is a Container Ship built in 1998 and flying the Mongolia flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,515 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,543, and a length overall of 119 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. DONG HO is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under one former flag and has been registered under four different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Mongolia
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 457583000
- Call sign: JVTY6
- Gross tonnage: 6543
- Deadweight: 8515 t
- Length overall: 119 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 04/12/2025, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DONG DO MARINE JSC (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 20°49.9′N · 106°47.7′E · Speed 8.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC
- Destination: HPH_VN · ETA 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DONG HO?
DONG HO is a container ship built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the dimensions of DONG HO?
The vessel has a length overall of 119 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 8,515 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with DONG HO?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 67 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 April 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2000 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 4 December 2025.
Where has DONG HO been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and East Asia. It currently flies the flag of Mongolia.
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