HEUNG-A PIONEER (IMO 9415478)
HEUNG-A PIONEER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,389 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,271, and a length overall of 125 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 351366000
- Call sign: 3EST5
- Gross tonnage: 8271
- Deadweight: 12389 t
- Length overall: 125 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/04/2022, Bangkok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/07/2026
- Registered owner: HA HUAP SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: HEUNG-A SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: HEUNG-A MARINE CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 4°47.7′S · 111°8.7′E · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 10:42 UTC
- Destination: Daesan/Seosan (KR TSN) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HEUNG-A PIONEER?
HEUNG-A PIONEER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HEUNG-A PIONEER?
The vessel has a length overall of 125 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 12,389 metric tonnes.
What is the engine specification for this tanker?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY type. It is rated at a power output of 6 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 July 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 April 2022.
Where has HEUNG-A PIONEER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South Asia, and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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