ASIAN EMPEROR (IMO 9176632)
ASIAN EMPEROR is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1999 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,479 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 55,729. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of vehicle cargo. ASIAN EMPEROR is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast, the Indian Ocean and Java Sea, and East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 October 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 441722000
- Call sign: D7AG
- Gross tonnage: 55729
- Deadweight: 21479 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 100 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/04/2023, Bremerhaven (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/10/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: EUKOR CAR CARRIERS INC (South Korea)
- ISM manager: WILHELMSEN SHIP MGMT KOREA LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 20°11.8′S · 070°10.0′W · Speed 2.6 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 15:14 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN) · ETA 7 November 2026 at 14:57 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ASIAN EMPEROR?
ASIAN EMPEROR is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ASIAN EMPEROR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,479 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 55,729.
Which classification society manages ASIAN EMPEROR?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ASIAN EMPEROR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Indian Ocean and Java Sea, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 October 2026. All-time records show 100 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 22 April 2023.
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