W. S. CHALLENGER (IMO 7932513)
W. S. CHALLENGER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1982 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,435 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 26,617. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. Bureau Veritas is the classification society for the vessel, though its current status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the South Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 14 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 31 May 2007.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 1982
- Call sign: 9HSZ5
- Gross tonnage: 26617
- Deadweight: 39435 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/12/2003, Amsterdam (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/05/2007
- Registered owner: WS CHALLENGER (Malta)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: WARM SEAS DEVELOPMENT (United Arab Emirates)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of W. S. CHALLENGER?
W. S. CHALLENGER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for W. S. CHALLENGER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,435 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,617.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is associated with Bureau Veritas. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for W. S. CHALLENGER?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 14 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 31 May 2007.
Where has W. S. CHALLENGER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South Asia region. It currently flies the Malta flag and is not targeted by the USCG.
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