SULFUR ADVANCE (IMO 9814105)
SULFUR ADVANCE is a Chemical Tanker built in 2018 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,959 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,887, and a length overall of 99 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized chemical transport operations. SULFUR ADVANCE 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 one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 636026877
- Call sign: D5AM3
- Gross tonnage: 3887
- Deadweight: 4959 t
- Length overall: 99 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 20/05/2026, Lianyungang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/08/2026
- Registered owner: KDBC SULFUR ADVANCE SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: JISUNG SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 34°40.5′N · 128°50.0′E · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 19:10 UTC
- Destination: Zhenjiang (CN ZHE) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 09:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SULFUR ADVANCE?
SULFUR ADVANCE is a Chemical Tanker. It was built in 2018 and is currently in its 8th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SULFUR ADVANCE?
The vessel has a length overall of 99 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 4,959 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains SULFUR ADVANCE?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 58 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2018 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 May 2026.
Where has SULFUR ADVANCE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It currently flies the Panama flag and is registered to the home port of Panama.
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