MIDNIGHT CHIEF (IMO 8115722)
MIDNIGHT CHIEF is an Offshore Supply Ship built in 1982 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,190 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 756. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized offshore support operations. There is no recorded IACS membership for this vessel. Recent observation data places the vessel in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 April 2026.
- Type: Offshore Supply Ship
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1982
- MMSI: 577370000
- Call sign: YJWE6
- Gross tonnage: 756
- Deadweight: 1190 t
- Length overall: 58 m
- Beam: 12 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/02/2019, Ponce, Puerto Rico (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MIDNIGHT MARINE HOLDINGS LTD (British Virgin Islands)
- Last AIS position: 18°25.3′N · 064°36.5′W · Speed 9.0 kn · under way · received 1 September 2026 at 19:18 UTC
- Destination: ROAD HARBOUR
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MIDNIGHT CHIEF?
MIDNIGHT CHIEF is an Offshore Supply Ship. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MIDNIGHT CHIEF?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,190 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 756.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Vanuatu flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under two different flag states.
Where has MIDNIGHT CHIEF been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 April 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2007 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 February 2019.
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