SY FORWARD (IMO 9196711)
SY FORWARD is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2001 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,707 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 16,967, and a length overall of 165.9 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. SY FORWARD is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and the South American West Coast over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 538012237
- Call sign: V7B2558
- Gross tonnage: 16967
- Deadweight: 26707 t
- Length overall: 165.9 m
- Beam: 26.9 m
- Home port: Majuro
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/06/2026
- Registered owner: HIPRO SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MARINENET SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 40°52.1′N · 028°26.2′E · Speed 9.3 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 16:31 UTC
- Destination: Istanbul (IST) (TR IST)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SY FORWARD?
SY FORWARD is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SY FORWARD?
The vessel has a length overall of 165.9 metres and a beam of 26.9 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.3 metres.
Which classification society manages SY FORWARD?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with specific tanker notations.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 June 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2001 and no detentions.
Where has SY FORWARD been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico and South America West Coast regions.
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