FLATBACK (IMO 8324440)
FLATBACK is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1984 and flying the Equatorial Guinea flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,187 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,356. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. FLATBACK is classed by the Korean Register. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 23 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 4 May 2009.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Equatorial Guinea
- Year built: 1984
- Call sign: 3CZR
- Gross tonnage: 1356
- Deadweight: 2187 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/03/2003, Xiamen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/05/2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FLATBACK?
FLATBACK is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1984 and is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for FLATBACK?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,187 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,356.
Which classification society is associated with FLATBACK?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has FLATBACK been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in South Asia.
How many inspections has FLATBACK undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 23 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 4 May 2009.
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