VARUNI (IMO 9175236)
VARUNI is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Nigeria flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,620 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,606. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for specialized oil product transport. VARUNI is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has a history involving 4 former names and 7 former flags. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 22 inspections are on file since 2003, the most recent on 7 May 2021.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Nigeria
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 657241500
- Call sign: 5OWJ
- Gross tonnage: 4606
- Deadweight: 6620 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/05/2021, Dakar (Abuja MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/05/2021
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DEEP FRONTLINE SHIPPERS LTD (Nigeria)
- Last AIS position: 5°5.7′N · 005°12.7′E · Speed 0.9 kn · received 19 September 2026 at 11:38 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VARUNI?
VARUNI is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VARUNI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,620 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,606.
Which classification society handles VARUNI?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VARUNI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 22 inspections are on file since 2003, the most recent on 7 May 2021.
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