VAST PLUS (IMO 9203928)
VAST PLUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2000 and flying the Aruba False flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 44,954 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 28,981. This capacity is typical for medium-sized tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical or petroleum products. VAST PLUS is classed by National Shipping Adjusters Inc., which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has a history of operating under 6 different flags and has been known by 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 October 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Aruba False
- Year built: 2000
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 28981
- Deadweight: 44954 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/06/2008, Livorno (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/10/2025
- Registered owner: MINTA INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: FLUENT SHIPPING LTD (China)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VAST PLUS?
VAST PLUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2000 and is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VAST PLUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 44,954 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,981.
How many inspections has VAST PLUS undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 45 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 October 2025. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2001 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 23 June 2008.
What is the flag state of VAST PLUS?
The vessel currently flies the Aruba False flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 6 different flag states.
Where has VAST PLUS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded transiting the Singapore Strait.
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