YEW CHOON 8 (IMO 9501992)
YEW CHOON 8 is a tug built in 2009 and flying the flag of Singapore; it is in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 347 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 298, and a length overall of 31.1 metres. YEW CHOON 8 has been classed since 23 January 2026 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 8 April 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia and the Singapore Strait (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2023, the most recent on 2 August 2023.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 563629000
- Call sign: 9V7511
- Gross tonnage: 298
- Deadweight: 347 t
- Length overall: 31.1 m
- Beam: 9.5 m
- Home port: Singapore
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/08/2023
- Registered owner · Ship manager: YEW CHOON PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 1°18.5′N · 103°39.3′E · Speed 6.5 kn · under way · received 5 September 2026 at 00:27 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is YEW CHOON 8?
YEW CHOON 8 is a tug built in 2009. It is in its 17th year of service.
What is the deadweight of YEW CHOON 8?
YEW CHOON 8 has a deadweight of 347 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 298. It measures 31.1 metres overall.
What flag does YEW CHOON 8 fly?
YEW CHOON 8 flies the flag of Singapore. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes YEW CHOON 8?
YEW CHOON 8 has been classed since 23 January 2026 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 8 April 2024. Its class notation is Tug.
How many port state control inspections has YEW CHOON 8 had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2023, the most recent on 2 August 2023.
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