HONG BO 18 is a Chemical Tanker built in 2014 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its twelfth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,008 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,268, and a length overall of 122 metres. This vessel is configured for chemical product transport within regional trade routes. HONG BO 18 is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2026.
HONG BO 18 is a Chemical Tanker built in 2014. It is currently in its twelfth year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 122 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 7,268.
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2014 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 18 May 2026.
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