MUGUNGHWA 7

MUGUNGHWA 7 (IMO: 9121596) sailing under the Republic of Korea flag.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 440459000
• IMO Number: 9121596
• Call Sign: DTTB
• Flag State: South Korea
• Vessel Type: Passenger Ship / Ferry
• AIS Type: Passenger

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 19,800 GT
• Length Overall: 171 m
• Beam: 24 m
• Draft: 6.2 m
• Deadweight: 3,500 DWT
• Passenger Capacity: Approximately 1,000 passengers

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Mechanical
• Engine Configuration: Twin screw
• Service Speed: Approximately 21 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction
• Country of Build: South Korea
• Year Built: 1998
• Hull Number: 9121596

Owner / Operator

• Owner: Chosun Shipping Co. / Pan Star Line
• Operator: Pan Star Line
• Country: South Korea

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes
• Navigation Systems: RADAR, ECDIS, GPS

Operating Region

• Primary Route: South Korea – Japan ferry service
• Specific Route: Busan (South Korea) to Osaka (Japan)
• Operating Area: Korea Strait / Sea of Japan / East China Sea

Vessel Description

MUGUNGHWA 7 is a South Korean international passenger ferry operated on the Busan–Osaka route, one of the principal maritime passenger corridors between South Korea and Japan. Built in 1998 by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction, the vessel is named after the Mugunghwa, the national flower of South Korea (Rose of Sharon). The vessel is equipped to carry both passengers and vehicles, offering cabin accommodations and onboard amenities consistent with international ferry standards. Operating under the South Korean flag, MUGUNGHWA 7 is subject to SOLAS and STCW international maritime regulations and is classed accordingly for passenger safety compliance.