THAPSUS (IMO 8613736)
THAPSUS is a FSO oil vessel built in 1988 and flying the Tunisia flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 106,672 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,289. Given its configuration and capacity, it is utilized for floating storage operations. THAPSUS is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously sailed under two different names and two different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 19 October 2011.
- Type: FSO, Oil
- Flag: Tunisia
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 672708000
- Call sign: TSNT
- Gross tonnage: 59289
- Deadweight: 106672 t
- Length overall: 257 m
- Beam: 49 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/03/2000, Yeosu (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/10/2011
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SAROST SA (Tunisia)
- Last AIS position: 35°55.5′N · 011°34.0′E · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 3 September 2026 at 15:58 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of THAPSUS?
THAPSUS is an FSO oil vessel. It was built in 1988 and is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for THAPSUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 106,672 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 59,289.
Which classification society manages THAPSUS?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has THAPSUS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is part of its recent geographic operational profile.
How many inspections has THAPSUS undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 19 October 2011.
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