SALVAGE VANGUARD (IMO 8407577)
SALVAGE VANGUARD is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship built in 1985 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 41st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,000 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,558, and a length overall of 65 metres. This vessel is configured for offshore support and towing operations. The vessel carries the class notation Supply vessel Tug E0 SF. It has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 February 2025.
- Type: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1985
- MMSI: 636024994
- Call sign: 5LVH5
- Gross tonnage: 1558
- Deadweight: 2000 t
- Length overall: 65 m
- Beam: 14.5 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/02/2025
- Registered owner: ASIAN SHIPS MANAGEMENT LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ASIAN MARINE CO LTD
- Last AIS position: 22°36.7′N · 120°16.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 07:04 UTC
- Destination: Kaohsiung (TW KHH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SALVAGE VANGUARD?
SALVAGE VANGUARD is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship. It was built in 1985 and is currently in its 41st year of service.
What are the dimensions of SALVAGE VANGUARD?
The vessel has a length overall of 65 metres and a beam of 14.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.356 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,558.
Where has SALVAGE VANGUARD been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 February 2025. All-time records show 38 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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