NEW DRAGON is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 296,370 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 156,726. Given its significant deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. NEW DRAGON is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 July 2026.
NEW DRAGON is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 296,370 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 156,726.
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 July 2026. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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