OCEAN (IMO 9197868)
OCEAN is a VLCC crude oil tanker built in 2001 and flying the flag of Palau; it is in its 25th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 281,395 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 149,274. Tankers of this size carry crude oil on long-haul routes. OCEAN has been classed since 26 July 2002 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by ClassNK, was on 27 April 2016. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia, South Asia, and East Asia (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under three other names and five other flags. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 1 April 2017.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Palau (Republic of)
- Year built: 2001
- Call sign: T8A3239
- Gross tonnage: 149274
- Deadweight: 281395 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/04/2017
- Registered owner: GREATWAVE INVESTMENT HOLDINGS (India)
- Ship manager: MACHTRANS SHIP MANAGEMENT PVT (India)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is OCEAN?
OCEAN is a VLCC crude oil tanker built in 2001. It is in its 25th year of service. Tankers of this size carry crude oil on long-haul routes.
What is the deadweight of OCEAN?
OCEAN has a deadweight of 281,395 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 149,274.
What flag does OCEAN fly?
OCEAN flies the flag of Palau. Earlier it sailed under five other flags.
Who classes OCEAN?
OCEAN has been classed since 26 July 2002 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by ClassNK, was on 27 April 2016.
How many port state control inspections has OCEAN had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 1 April 2017.
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