BOW FLORA (IMO 9143207)
BOW FLORA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1998 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,369, a gross tonnage of 23,230, and a length overall of 183.1 metres. This tanker 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) LCS(D, I, S) VCS(2). Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and South Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 538009780
- Call sign: V7A5152
- Gross tonnage: 23230
- Deadweight: 37369 t
- Length overall: 183.1 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Majuro
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 87 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/09/2026
- Registered owner: ODFJELL CHEMICAL TANKERS AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 29°44.1′N · 095°9.1′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 17:14 UTC
- Destination: Houston (US HOU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOW FLORA?
BOW FLORA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW FLORA?
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 37,369 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,230.
Where has BOW FLORA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in South Africa and South Asia.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026. All-time records show 87 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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