LOTUS SAMBU (IMO 9431745)
LOTUS SAMBU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,986 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,598, and a length overall of 112 metres. This size and type suggest its use in specialized coastal or regional transport of liquid cargoes. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It 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 28 January 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 441587000
- Call sign: DSQI2
- Gross tonnage: 5598
- Deadweight: 7986 t
- Length overall: 112 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/01/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: SAMBU SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 25°35.0′N · 120°59.5′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 20:49 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN) · ETA 21 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 LOTUS SAMBU?
LOTUS SAMBU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of LOTUS SAMBU?
The vessel has a length overall of 112 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 7,986 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 output 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 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 January 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the flag and home port of LOTUS SAMBU?
The vessel flies the Korea (Republic of) flag. Its registered home port is Jeju.
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