VAST OCEAN (IMO 9130468)
VAST OCEAN is a LPG Tanker built in 1997 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,663 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,924. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied petroleum gas. VAST OCEAN is classed by Phoenix Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the broader East Asia and South East Asia regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 March 2026.
- Type: LPG Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 636021807
- Call sign: 5LFT9
- Gross tonnage: 4924
- Deadweight: 4663 t
- Length overall: 114.616 m
- Beam: 15.7 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: VAST OCEAN MARINE LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SEACON TANKERS SHIPMANAGE PTE
- Last AIS position: 30°0.3′N · 123°2.5′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 8 October 2026 at 08:05 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS) · ETA 8 October 2026 at 16:20 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VAST OCEAN?
VAST OCEAN is an LPG Tanker. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VAST OCEAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,663 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,924.
Which classification society manages VAST OCEAN?
The vessel is classed by Phoenix Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 March 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
Where has VAST OCEAN been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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