DONGBANG GIANT NO. 5 (IMO 9379923)
DONGBANG GIANT NO. 5 is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,884 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 10,380. This vessel is configured for heavy lift and specialized cargo operations. DONGBANG GIANT NO. 5 is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Singapore Strait, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and 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 18 September 2025.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 441941000
- Call sign: DSMC3
- Gross tonnage: 10380
- Deadweight: 10884 t
- Length overall: 135 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/04/2014, Dampier (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: DONGBANG TRANSPORT LOGISTICS (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: FAIR SHIPMANAGEMENT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 9°38.7′N · 109°39.2′E · Speed 6.6 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 14:50 UTC
- Destination: Haiphong (VN HPH) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DONGBANG GIANT NO. 5?
DONGBANG GIANT NO. 5 is a Heavy Load Carrier. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 10,884 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 10,380.
Which classification society maintains this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Singapore Strait, and South East Asia. These regions represent its recent geographic operational areas.
What is the port-state control history for DONGBANG GIANT NO. 5?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2025. All-time records show 22 inspections since 2006 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 April 2014.
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