LOTUS RIVER (IMO 9005194)
LOTUS RIVER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1991 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,073 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,521. This size profile is typical for specialized tankers operating in regional liquid cargo trades. LOTUS RIVER is classed by New United International Marine Services Ltd. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia over recent periods. It has a history of operating under four different flag states and has been registered under five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 667001444
- Call sign: 9LU2247
- Gross tonnage: 4521
- Deadweight: 8073 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 23/06/2026, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SINAR CEMERLANG MARINE SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 6°2.3′N · 096°1.8′E · Speed 2.3 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 04:52 UTC
- Destination: Batu Ampar (ID BUR) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 20:57 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of LOTUS RIVER?
LOTUS RIVER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for LOTUS RIVER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,073 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,521.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 4 different flag states.
Where has LOTUS RIVER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
What is the port-state control history of LOTUS RIVER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 June 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2000 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 23 June 2026.
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