GIANT SAMBU (IMO 9390707)
GIANT SAMBU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,992 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,598, and a length overall of 113 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. The vessel is not listed as an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the East Asia region. GIANT SAMBU has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 441181000
- Call sign: DSPL3
- Gross tonnage: 5598
- Deadweight: 7992 t
- Length overall: 113 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: SAMBU SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 33°56.0′N · 130°56.3′E · Speed 10.3 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 14:51 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GIANT SAMBU?
GIANT SAMBU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions of GIANT SAMBU?
The vessel has a length overall of 113 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 7,992 metric tonnes.
What is the engine specification for this tanker?
The main engine is a 1D: 4 SA 6 CY type. It is rated at a power of 6 kW.
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 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 June 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
What is the flag and home port of GIANT SAMBU?
The vessel flies the Korea (Republic of) flag and is registered to the home port of Jeju. It has previously operated under three different flag states.
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