DAPENG SUN (IMO 9308479)
DAPENG SUN is a LNG Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 83,050 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 97,871. This capacity is characteristic of mid-sized liquefied natural gas carriers used in global energy transport. Lloyd's Register, an IACS member, provides classification for the vessel. Recent geographic observations include the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. The vessel has operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 March 2025.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 477985700
- Call sign: VRDJ3
- Gross tonnage: 97871
- Deadweight: 83050 t
- Length overall: 291 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/03/2025
- Registered owner: YUE PENG LNG SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CHINA LNG SHIPPING INTL CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 2°27.5′N · 119°39.6′E · Speed 16.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 21:15 UTC
- Destination: Dapeng (CN DPG) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DAPENG SUN?
DAPENG SUN is an LNG Tanker built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DAPENG SUN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 83,050 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 97,871.
Which classification society manages DAPENG SUN?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the IACS. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has DAPENG SUN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in East Asia and the Australia/New Zealand region.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 March 2025. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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