AG 5

AG 5 (IMO: 7237066) is a Fishing vessel sailing under the Republic of Korea flag.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 440191000
• IMO: 7237066
• Call Sign: AG 5
• Vessel Type: Research Vessel
• Flag: South Korea
• AIS Type: 31 (Tug)

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 996 GT
• Deadweight: 450 DWT
• Length Overall: 54.7 m
• Beam: 11.4 m
• Draft: 4.5 m
• Year Built: 1972

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion Type: Single screw
• Speed: 12.0 knots (service)

Shipyard

• Build Year: 1972
• Country of Build: Japan

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Republic of Korea Navy
• Operator: Republic of Korea Navy
• Country: South Korea

Operating Region

• Primary Area: Western Pacific Ocean
• Region: Korean Peninsula coastal waters, Yellow Sea, East Sea (Sea of Japan)

Vessel Description

AG 5 is a Korean Navy auxiliary vessel constructed in 1972 and registered under the South Korean flag. Operating under the designation of a research and survey auxiliary, the vessel supports naval operations in the waters surrounding the Korean Peninsula. As an aging auxiliary platform, the vessel has served in supporting roles within the Republic of Korea Navy fleet for several decades. The IMO number 7237066 confirms the vessel's registration dating to the early 1970s construction period, consistent with Japanese shipbuilding output during that era.