DONGBANG CHALLENGER (IMO 9159957)
DONGBANG CHALLENGER is a Palletised Cargo 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 7,373 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,385. This vessel is configured for palletised cargo operations within its specific size class. There is no recorded IACS membership for this vessel. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. The vessel has a history of one former name and has operated under one previous flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 29 April 2010.
- Type: Palletised Cargo Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 440135170
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 7385
- Deadweight: 7373 t
- Home port: CHANGWON
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/04/2010
- Registered owner · Ship manager: DONGBANG TRANSPORT LOGISTICS (South Korea)
- Technical manager: SEATRAS MARINE CO., LTD
- Technical manager: HAESOL SHIPPING CO., LTD
- Last AIS position: 34°54.4′N · 127°44.3′E · Speed 9.4 kn · under way under sail · received 16 October 2026 at 17:32 UTC
- Destination: Yeosu (KR YOS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DONGBANG CHALLENGER?
DONGBANG CHALLENGER is a Palletised Cargo Ship. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,373 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,385.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Korea (Republic of) flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for DONGBANG CHALLENGER?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 29 April 2010.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
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