BOW FORTUNE (IMO 9168635)
BOW FORTUNE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1999 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,395 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 23,230, and a length overall of 183.1 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquid chemicals 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 observation data places 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 8 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: 1999
- MMSI: 538009778
- Call sign: V7A5150
- Gross tonnage: 23230
- Deadweight: 37395 t
- Length overall: 183.1 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Majuro
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 71 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/09/2026
- Registered owner: GOLDEX FORTUNE LTD (Liberia)
- Ship manager: ODFJELL CHEMICAL TANKERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 29°14.3′N · 094°28.8′W · Speed 13.9 kn
- Destination: Houston (US HOU) · ETA 2026-10-09T07:05:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOW FORTUNE?
BOW FORTUNE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW FORTUNE?
The vessel has a length overall of 183.1 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.7 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of this tanker?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,395 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,230.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026. All-time records show 71 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
Where has BOW FORTUNE been operating recently?
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.
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