ROYAL SAMBU (IMO 9714537)
ROYAL SAMBU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2016 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,584 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,778. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. ROYAL SAMBU is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 May 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 440391000
- Call sign: D7CV
- Gross tonnage: 2778
- Deadweight: 3584 t
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/05/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: SAMBU SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 31°45.2′N · 121°1.1′E · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 12:17 UTC
- Destination: Changshu Pt (CN CGS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ROYAL SAMBU?
ROYAL SAMBU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ROYAL SAMBU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,584 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,778.
Which classification society manages ROYAL SAMBU?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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 PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 May 2025. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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