DONGBANG GIANT NO. 9 (IMO 9962380)
DONGBANG GIANT NO. 9 is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 2022 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its fourth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 25,163 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,539. This vessel is configured for specialized heavy-lift or heavy-load transport operations. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under two different names and two 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 9 February 2026.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 440421000
- Call sign: D7JT
- Gross tonnage: 16539
- Deadweight: 25163 t
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: DONGBANG TRANSPORT LOGISTICS (South Korea)
- Technical manager: STX Ocean Service Corporation
- ISM manager: STX OCEAN SERVICE CORP (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 43°59.6′N · 010°0.6′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 16 October 2026 at 16:34 UTC
- Destination: Marina di Carrara (IT MDC)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DONGBANG GIANT NO. 9?
DONGBANG GIANT NO. 9 is a Heavy Load Carrier. It was built in 2022 and is currently in its fourth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 25,163 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,539.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
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 9 February 2026. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
Has the vessel changed names or flags before?
Yes, the vessel has a history of operating under 2 former names. It has also been registered under 2 different flag states previously.
How many ownership changes has DONGBANG GIANT NO. 9 had?
The vessel has undergone 9 ownership changes throughout its operational history. It currently flies the Korea (Republic of) flag.
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