BOW SUN (IMO 9197284)
BOW SUN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,466 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 30,008, and a length overall of 182.88 metres. This size and specification are typical for mid-range tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. The vessel's classification notation includes Tanker for chemicals and oil products E0 ESP ETC HL(1.85, 1.25, deck tanks 1.70) LCS(D, I, S) NAUTICUS(Newbuilding) SPM TMON VCS(2). It has been observed in West Europe, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. The vessel has operated under three former flags and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 257892000
- Call sign: LAPP8
- Gross tonnage: 30008
- Deadweight: 49466 t
- Length overall: 182.88 m
- Beam: 32.18 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/09/2026
- Registered owner: ODFJELL CHEMICAL TANKERS II AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 29°23.8′N · 094°49.0′W · Speed 10.1 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:39 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR) · ETA 27 October 2026 at 21:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOW SUN?
BOW SUN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW SUN?
The vessel has a length overall of 182.88 metres and a beam of 32.18 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.282 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of this tanker?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,466 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,008.
Where has BOW SUN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, East Asia, and South East Asia. These regions represent its recent geographic operational areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 September 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
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