TRUONG MINH DRAGON (IMO 9717735)
TRUONG MINH DRAGON is a General Cargo Ship built in 2015 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,254 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,223. This size profile is typical for regional general cargo operations. TRUONG MINH DRAGON is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Molucca Sea, the Singapore Strait, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 574012854
- Call sign: 3WOB9
- Gross tonnage: 8223
- Deadweight: 13254 t
- Length overall: 136 m
- Beam: 20.2 m
- Home port: HAI PHONG -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: TRUONG MINH INTERNATIONAL JSC (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 35°30.5′N · 139°45.1′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 17 October 2026 at 16:01 UTC
- Destination: JP KWS SG
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TRUONG MINH DRAGON?
TRUONG MINH DRAGON is a General Cargo Ship built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,254 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,223. Its moulded beam is recorded at 20.2 metres.
Which classification society maintains TRUONG MINH DRAGON?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is INWATERSURVEY.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the Molucca Sea. These locations are within the South East Asia region.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 58 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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