ABILITY (IMO 9185865)
ABILITY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1999 and flying the Togo flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,477 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,962. This size and type suggest its utility in transporting liquid chemical or petroleum products. ABILITY is classed by the Union Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, East Asia, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under two different flag states and has been registered under six former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Togo
- Year built: 1999
- Call sign: 5VJJ7
- Gross tonnage: 11962
- Deadweight: 19477 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 66 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/12/2007, Sköldvik (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/04/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: COLUMBIA SEAS LTD (British Virgin Islands)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ABILITY?
ABILITY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ABILITY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 19,477 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,962.
Which flag does ABILITY fly?
The vessel currently flies the Togo flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 2 different flag states.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2025. All-time records show 66 inspections since 2001 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 December 2007.
What is the classification of ABILITY?
The vessel is classed by the Union Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
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