EXPRESS SAIL (IMO 9173202)
EXPRESS SAIL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1998 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,012 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,915. This capacity is typical for specialized tankers operating in regional chemical or oil product trades. EXPRESS SAIL is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different 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 1 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 370401000
- Call sign: 3EZB9
- Gross tonnage: 4915
- Deadweight: 8012 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: EXPRESS SAIL INC (Samoa)
- Last AIS position: 22°43.3′N · 120°8.9′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 23:28 UTC
- Destination: Tainan (TW TNN)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of EXPRESS SAIL?
EXPRESS SAIL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for EXPRESS SAIL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,012 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,915.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It has operated under 2 different flag states previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 May 2026. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
Where has EXPRESS SAIL been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia and South East Asia regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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