VERNAL (IMO 9207027)
VERNAL is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2000 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 160,240 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 83,724, and a length overall of 274 metres. This capacity is characteristic of large-scale crude oil transport operations. VERNAL is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under three former flags and has been known by six former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 November 2023.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 667002362
- Call sign: 9LS2065
- Gross tonnage: 83724
- Deadweight: 160240 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Home port: Freetown
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/11/2023
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NOVERAX PASSAGE LTD (China)
- ISM manager: BSTLS SHIPPING LLC (Sumqayit Azerbaijan)
- Last AIS position: 69°13.4′N · 035°1.5′E · Speed 8.3 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 09:56 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when VERNAL arrives in port. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of VERNAL?
The vessel has a length overall of 274 metres and a beam of 48 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 17.375 metres.
What is the engine specification for VERNAL?
The vessel is powered by a 6S70MC main engine. This engine produces a power output of 16,860 kW.
How many inspections has VERNAL undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 November 2023. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2001 and no detentions.
What is the cargo capacity of VERNAL?
VERNAL has a deadweight tonnage of 160,240 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 83,724.
What is the flag and registry of VERNAL?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. Its registered home port is Freetown.
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