ELVA (IMO 9196644)
ELVA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2002 and flying the Gambia flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 298,465 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 159,383. Given its significant deadweight, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. Recent maritime observations place the vessel in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and throughout South Asia and South East Asia. It has a history of 5 former names and has operated under 9 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 8 December 2023.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Gambia
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 629009392
- Call sign: C5J403
- Gross tonnage: 159383
- Deadweight: 298465 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 19 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 07/12/2023, Dongjiakou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/12/2023
- Registered owner: LUFINDO HOLDING LTD (India)
- Ship manager: INAYA SHIP MANAGEMENT PVT LTD (Pakistan)
- Last AIS position: 2°0.5′N · 104°38.3′E · Speed 2.8 kn · received 16 September 2026 at 14:32 UTC
- Destination: TOMPOK UTARA
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ELVA?
ELVA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ELVA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 298,465 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 159,383.
Where has ELVA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been active in South Asia and South East Asia.
How many port-state inspections has ELVA undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 December 2023. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 December 2023.
How many previous names and flags has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 5 former names. Additionally, it has operated under 9 different flag states throughout its history.
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