SHAOLIN (IMO 9209996)
SHAOLIN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1999 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,288 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,228. At this scale, the vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. SHAOLIN is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and along the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under four different flag states 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 2 June 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 210879000
- Call sign: 5BML6
- Gross tonnage: 7228
- Deadweight: 12288 t
- Beam: 20.6 m
- Home port: LIMASSOL -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CHEMICAL FLAIR INC (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: OMEGA TANKERS INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 36°50.5′N · 122°15.9′E · Speed 0.1 kn · received 2 September 2026 at 00:35 UTC
- Destination: Shidao Pt (CN SHD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SHAOLIN?
SHAOLIN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of SHAOLIN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,288 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,228. Its moulded beam is recorded at 20.6 metres.
Which classification society maintains SHAOLIN?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated with notation C #.
What is the engine power of SHAOLIN?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine rated at 4,891 kW. This power output supports its operations as a chemical and oil products tanker.
How many PSC inspections has SHAOLIN undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2025. All-time records show 76 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
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