CHAMPION (IMO 9072654)
CHAMPION is an Oil Products Tanker built in 1993 and flying the Overview Flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,150 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 999. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized oil product transport. CHAMPION is classed by Bureau Veritas. The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region over recent periods. It has a history of operating under three former names and three different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2012, the most recent on 27 January 2012.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Nigeria
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 657816000
- Call sign: 5NMC5
- Gross tonnage: 999
- Deadweight: 2150 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/01/2012
- Registered owner · Ship manager: AZIMUTH SHIPPING LINES LTD (Nigeria)
- Last AIS position: 6°22.8′N · 003°23.2′E · Speed 0.2 kn · received 11 September 2026 at 08:10 UTC
- Destination: Lagos (NG LOS) · ETA 11 September 2026 at 10:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CHAMPION?
CHAMPION is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1993 and is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CHAMPION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,150 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 999.
Which classification society handles CHAMPION?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. Its current classification status is listed as Suspended.
Where has CHAMPION been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 1 inspection is on file since 2012, the most recent on 27 January 2012.
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