MERCUR (IMO 8000915)
MERCUR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1982 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,016 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,772. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai is the classification society for the vessel, though its current class status is recorded as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 42 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 4 June 2014.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1982
- Call sign: C6YN9
- Gross tonnage: 22772
- Deadweight: 39016 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/04/2012, Chennai(Madras) (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/06/2014
- Registered owner: STAR TANKERS LTD (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SALHUS SHIPPING AS (Norway)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MERCUR?
MERCUR 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 MERCUR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,016 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,772.
Which classification society is associated with MERCUR?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has MERCUR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 42 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 4 June 2014.
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