NEWSUN BLUE (IMO 9428516)
NEWSUN BLUE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2007 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,240 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,215, and a length overall of 136 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. NEWSUN BLUE is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the broader East Asia/South East Asia region. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 574471000
- Call sign: 3WSP
- Gross tonnage: 8215
- Deadweight: 13240 t
- Length overall: 136 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/03/2017, Lumut (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: FESHIP (Vietnam)
- ISM manager: NEW SUN SHIPPING & TRADING JSC (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 21°2.5′N · 113°36.2′E · Speed 8.6 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC
- Destination: Gunsan (KR KUV) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 22:34 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEWSUN BLUE?
NEWSUN BLUE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions of NEWSUN BLUE?
The vessel has a length overall of 136 metres and a beam of 20 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 13,240 metric tonnes.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Vietnam flag. It has operated under three different flag states previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 July 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2007 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 March 2017.
Where has NEWSUN BLUE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and East Asia. These observations cover the East Asia and South East Asia geographic regions.
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