MS SHARON (IMO 9434541)
MS SHARON is a LPG 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 3,996 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,493. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized liquefied petroleum gas transport. MS SHARON is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under six different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026.
- Type: LPG Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 440598000
- Call sign: D7NA
- Gross tonnage: 3493
- Deadweight: 3996 t
- Length overall: 97 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/05/2019, Teesport (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MYUNGSHIN SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: MSSM CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 5°58.5′S · 105°59.1′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 13:55 UTC
- Destination: Merak, Java (ID MRK)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MS SHARON?
MS SHARON is an LPG Tanker built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MS SHARON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,996 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,493.
Which classification society is associated with MS SHARON?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has MS SHARON been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Java Sea and throughout East Asia. It has also been observed in South East Asian waters.
What is the port-state control history for MS SHARON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 23 May 2019.
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