DONGBANG GIANT NO. 8 (IMO 9659957)
DONGBANG GIANT NO. 8 is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,623 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,216. This vessel is configured for heavy lift and specialized cargo operations. No classification society or IACS membership information is currently available for this vessel. It has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and the North America West Coast over recent periods. The vessel has operated under two former flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 636023374
- Call sign: 5LNK2
- Gross tonnage: 17216
- Deadweight: 17623 t
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/05/2026
- Registered owner: GMF DB NO 2 SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: DONGBANG TRANSPORT LOGISTICS (South Korea)
- Technical manager: STX Ocean Service Corporation
- Technical manager: FAIR SHIPMANAGEMENT CO., LTD
- ISM manager: STX OCEAN SERVICE CORP (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 18°55.8′N · 072°55.7′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 02:37 UTC
- Destination: Mumbai (BOM) (IN BOM)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DONGBANG GIANT NO. 8?
DONGBANG GIANT NO. 8 is a Heavy Load Carrier. It was built in 2013 and is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
The vessel is equipped with a 2D: 4 SA 9 CY main engine. This engine provides a power output of 9 kW.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
Where has DONGBANG GIANT NO. 8 been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in South Asia, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic operational areas.
What is the tonnage capacity of DONGBANG GIANT NO. 8?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,623 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,216.
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