HANYU EMPIRE (IMO 9561112)
HANYU EMPIRE is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,012 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,387, and a length overall of 102 metres. This size and type suggest specialized cargo operations within regional liquid bulk trades. The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. It has previously been registered under two different names and has operated under one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026.
- Type: Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 441652000
- Call sign: DSQP2
- Gross tonnage: 4387
- Deadweight: 6012 t
- Length overall: 102 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/09/2023, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: HANYU CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 35°29.9′N · 129°22.1′E · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 12:24 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HANYU EMPIRE?
HANYU EMPIRE is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HANYU EMPIRE?
The vessel has a length overall of 102 metres and a beam of 17 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 6,012 metric tonnes.
What is the engine specification for this tanker?
The main engine is a 1D: 4 SA 6 CY type. It provides a power output of 6 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 23 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 28 September 2023.
What is the flag and home port of HANYU EMPIRE?
The vessel flies the Korea (Republic of) flag. Its registered home port is Jeju.
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