BOW CARDINAL (IMO 9114244)
BOW CARDINAL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1997 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,446, a gross tonnage of 23,220, and a length overall of 183.1 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. The vessel's classification notation includes Tanker for chemicals and oil products E0 ESP HL(1.85, 1.5) Ice(C) VCS(2). Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the South America East Coast, Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and the Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 538009779
- Call sign: V7A5151
- Gross tonnage: 23220
- Deadweight: 37446 t
- Length overall: 183.1 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/05/2026
- Registered owner: ODFJELL CHEMICAL TANKERS AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 22°20.4′N · 068°43.3′E · Speed 4.1 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 06:54 UTC
- Destination: DEENDAYAL
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOW CARDINAL?
BOW CARDINAL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW CARDINAL?
The vessel has a length overall of 183.1 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.702 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of this tanker?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,446 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,220.
Where has BOW CARDINAL been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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