SM GUARDIAN (IMO 9589396)
SM GUARDIAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 180,132 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 93,565. This capacity is consistent with large-scale bulk commodity transport operations. SM GUARDIAN is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 441325000
- Call sign: D7NY
- Gross tonnage: 93565
- Deadweight: 180132 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/05/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KOREA LINE CORP (South Korea)
- Technical manager: KLCSM CO., LTD
- ISM manager: KLC SM CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 36°39.6′N · 125°53.7′E · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 09:26 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SM GUARDIAN?
SM GUARDIAN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of SM GUARDIAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 180,132 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 93,565. Specific length, beam, and draught measurements are not provided in the current record.
Which classification society manages SM GUARDIAN?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
Where has SM GUARDIAN been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control history for SM GUARDIAN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 May 2025. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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