NEW CHALLENGE (IMO 9409376)
NEW CHALLENGE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,657 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,060. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. NEW CHALLENGE is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 441509000
- Call sign: DSQA4
- Gross tonnage: 4060
- Deadweight: 5657 t
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: GSM CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 35°3.0′N · 129°2.8′E · Speed 0.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 23:45 UTC
- Destination: Jiaxing (CN JAX) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of NEW CHALLENGE?
NEW CHALLENGE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NEW CHALLENGE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,657 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,060.
Which classification society manages NEW CHALLENGE?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 April 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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 output of 6 kW.
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