SPRING ALPHA (IMO 9324590)
SPRING ALPHA 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 3,948 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,579. This size and type suggest its use in specialized liquid cargo transport within regional coastal or short-sea trades. SPRING ALPHA is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. It has previously been registered under two different names and has operated under two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2024.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 440315020
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 2579
- Deadweight: 3948 t
- Home port: BUSAN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/04/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager · Technical manager: ALPHA MARITIME CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 34°43.7′N · 128°11.4′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 23:39 UTC
- Destination: Yeosu (KR YOS) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 06:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SPRING ALPHA?
SPRING ALPHA 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 SPRING ALPHA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,948 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,579.
Which classification society manages SPRING ALPHA?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SPRING ALPHA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. This area is consistent with its flag state of Korea (Republic of).
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 April 2024. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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