MERLIN EXPLORER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1982 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 38,234 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,796. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. The vessel operates with a class notation of # AUT-UMS. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, and West Europe. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 32 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 27 November 2009.
MERLIN EXPLORER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
The vessel is equipped with a main engine that provides 8,355 kW of power. This power output supports its operations as a liquid cargo carrier.
The vessel has a recorded beam of 29.6 metres. Its gross tonnage is 21,796, while its deadweight tonnage is 38,234 metric tonnes.
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, West Europe, and the Australia and New Zealand region. These areas represent its recent geographic trading footprint.
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 32 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 27 November 2009.
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