EQUATOR (IMO 9116400)
EQUATOR is a FSO, Oil built in 1997 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 300,349 and a gross tonnage of 156,880. Given its significant deadweight and FSO designation, it is configured for large-scale floating storage operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in South East Asia, the Singapore Strait, and East Asia. It has been registered under four former names and has operated under three previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 June 2024.
- Type: FSO, Oil
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1997
- Call sign: D6A3782
- Gross tonnage: 156880
- Deadweight: 300349 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/06/2024
- Registered owner: SHIP RECYCLING INVESTMENTS LLC (India)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BLUE WHALE MARITIME PVT LTD (India)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of EQUATOR?
EQUATOR is an FSO, Oil vessel. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for EQUATOR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 300,349. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 156,880.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Comoros flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 3 different flag states.
Where has EQUATOR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the Singapore Strait, and East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 June 2024. All-time records show 26 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
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