POHANG PIONEER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2018 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,510 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,422, and a length overall of 108 metres. This size profile is typical for specialized tanker operations in regional coastal trades. POHANG PIONEER is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026.
POHANG PIONEER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2018 and is currently in its 8th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 108 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 6,510 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026. All-time records show 8 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
The vessel currently flies the United States of America flag. Its history shows it has operated under 3 different flags previously.
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