POLARIS (IMO 9498121)
POLARIS 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 17,599 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,290. This size and type suggest its utility in regional liquid cargo transport. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 441634000
- Call sign: DSQN4
- Gross tonnage: 11290
- Deadweight: 17599 t
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/04/2026
- Registered owner: DS SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Ship manager: J& SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: KORIN STAR CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 31°1.1′N · 124°54.5′E · Speed 10.4 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 22:20 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of POLARIS?
POLARIS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for POLARIS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,599 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,290.
Where has POLARIS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This area is consistent with its current flag of Korea (Republic of).
How many inspections has POLARIS undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the engine specification for POLARIS?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 8 CY type. It provides a power output of 8 kW.
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