NIKO (IMO 8228256)
NIKO is an Oil Products Tanker built in 1984 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,389 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,896. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized oil product transport. NIKO is classed by the Ukraine Shipping Register, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously sailed under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 28 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 8 December 2021.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1984
- Call sign: D6DO6
- Gross tonnage: 1896
- Deadweight: 3389 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 18/11/2016, Izmir (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/12/2021
- Registered owner: STAR LIGHT CARGO SA (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: WECTRA IMPEX SL (Turkey)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NIKO?
NIKO is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1984 and is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for NIKO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,389 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,896.
Which flag does NIKO fly?
The vessel currently flies the Comoros flag. It has operated under one previous flag state during its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for NIKO?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 28 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 8 December 2021.
Where has NIKO been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area listed in recent observation data.
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