AMAZON CHIEFTAIN (IMO 9007178)
AMAZON CHIEFTAIN is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship built in 1992 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,423 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,966. This vessel is configured for offshore support operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. The vessel has operated under four former flags and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2025.
- Type: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 304970000
- Call sign: V2ZV2
- Gross tonnage: 2966
- Deadweight: 3423 t
- Length overall: 76 m
- Beam: 12 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/06/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CARIBBEAN BUNKERING LTD (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: NEXT LEVEL LTD (Barbuda)
- Last AIS position: 17°7.2′N · 061°50.9′W · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 16 July 2026 at 12:41 UTC
- Destination: ST JOHN'S (ANTIGUA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AMAZON CHIEFTAIN?
AMAZON CHIEFTAIN is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AMAZON CHIEFTAIN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,423 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,966.
Where has AMAZON CHIEFTAIN been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2025. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the flag history of AMAZON CHIEFTAIN?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 4 different flag states.
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