TONG TU (IMO 9408542)
LING HONG is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 109,250 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 62,982. This capacity is characteristic of medium-to-large crude oil tankers used in global energy transport. LING HONG is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 March 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 667001512
- Call sign: 9LU2315
- Gross tonnage: 62982
- Deadweight: 109250 t
- Beam: 44 m
- Home port: Freetown
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/03/2026
- Last AIS position: 34°14.2′N · 128°32.9′E · Speed 12.5 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 10:53 UTC
- Destination: Samcheonpo (KR SMP)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LING HONG?
LING HONG is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for LING HONG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 109,250 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 62,982.
Which classification society manages LING HONG?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 37 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 March 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has LING HONG been recently observed?
The vessel has been tracked in the Singapore Strait and various regions of East Asia. It has also been observed operating within South Asia and South East Asia.
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