STO AZALEA (IMO 9284714)
STO AZALEA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,629 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,546. This size profile is typical for specialized tanker operations in regional coastal trades. STO AZALEA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 441939000
- Call sign: DSMA3
- Gross tonnage: 5546
- Deadweight: 8629 t
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/04/2026
- Registered owner: DONGBU SHIPPING CO LTD-BUSAN (South Korea)
- Ship manager: STO CHARTERING KOREA CORP (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: DM MARITIME CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 32°4.4′N · 120°31.2′E · Speed 2.6 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 21:31 UTC
- Destination: Nantong (CN NTG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of STO AZALEA?
STO AZALEA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for STO AZALEA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,629 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,546.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has STO AZALEA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait and throughout East Asia and South East Asia. These observations cover its recent operational movements.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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