SINOKOR NIIGATA (IMO 9209908)
SINOKOR NIIGATA is a Container Ship 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 8,516 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,490. Given its specifications, it is configured for regional containerized cargo operations. SINOKOR NIIGATA is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 441772000
- Call sign: DSRA2
- Gross tonnage: 6490
- Deadweight: 8516 t
- Length overall: 119 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/10/2012, Vladivostok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SINOKOR MERCHANT MARINE CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: KOREA SHIPMANAGERS CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 33°20.4′N · 129°50.2′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 00:11 UTC
- Destination: Imari (JP IMI)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SINOKOR NIIGATA?
SINOKOR NIIGATA is a container ship built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SINOKOR NIIGATA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,516 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,490.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the port-state control history for SINOKOR NIIGATA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 March 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2000 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 October 2012.
Where has SINOKOR NIIGATA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. It currently flies the flag of Korea (Republic of).
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