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FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17'
Key data
updated Jul 2026Size limits
LOA 249.98m,150,000DWT.
Load line zone
China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rang Dong Offshore Terminal | — | 250 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Tokyo MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: Vietnam Maritime Administration.
Position: Director of Marine Safety Department.
Address: 8 Pham Hung Road, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tel: +84 4 768 3194.
Fax: +84 4 768 3058.
Mob: +84 90 329 5340.
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
About FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17'
updated Oct 2019Where it is
FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17' is located in the Rang Dong oil field, approximately 70nm (132km) SE of Vung Tau on Block 15-2.
The port
FSO 'Rang Dong MV17' is bow turret moored in approximately 60m water depth and is designed to have a receiving capacity of 60,000bbls per day and a storage capacity of 350,000bbls.
MODEC was to provide FSO operation services for the Rang Dong field for an initial nine year period from November 2008 to October 2017 with the option of one year extensions for a further five years. The firm period for this time charter has since been extended to run until April 2025 with options for a further three one-year extensions to April 2028.
Questions about FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17'
What time zone is FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17' in?
Local time at FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17' is UTC+7. No summer time.
Which load line zone is FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17' in?
China Sea Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Jan 21 to Apr 30, Summer May 1 to Jan 20.
Who carries out Port State Control at FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17'?
Port State Control at FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17': Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17'?
The UN/LOCODE of FSO 'Rang Dong MV 17' is VNRDG.
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