CARUZO is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 1998 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 146,645 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 81,148, and a length overall of 274 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale crude oil transport operations. CARUZO is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the Mediterranean Sea, and South Asia over recent periods. It has been registered under four former names and has operated under five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 26 October 2025.
The vessel has a length overall of 274 metres and a beam of 47.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16.12 metres.
The vessel is powered by a single 6S70MC main engine. This engine is rated at 16,859 kilowatts.
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 October 2025. All-time records show 36 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 25 October 2025.
The tanker has a deadweight tonnage of 146,645 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 81,148.
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. Its registered home port is Freetown.
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