ISLAND CHALLENGER (IMO 8711863)
ISLAND CHALLENGER is an Oil Products Tanker built in 1989 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,091 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,896. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized oil product transport. ISLAND CHALLENGER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 8 January 2026.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 210595000
- Call sign: P3WS9
- Gross tonnage: 1896
- Deadweight: 3091 t
- Length overall: 77 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 08/01/2026, Constanta (Black Sea MoU / Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/01/2026
- Registered owner: ISLAND CHALLENGER SHIPPING LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PETRONAV SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 44°9.9′N · 028°48.8′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 14:38 UTC
- Destination: Constanta (RO CND) · ETA 7 November 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ISLAND CHALLENGER?
ISLAND CHALLENGER is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1989 and is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this tanker?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,091 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,896.
Which classification society maintains ISLAND CHALLENGER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 January 2026. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 January 2026.
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