BOW SPRING (IMO 9215256)
BOW SPRING is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,429 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 29,992, and a length overall of 182.88 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. The vessel's classification notation includes Tanker for chemicals and oil products E0 ESP ETC HL(1.85, 1.25, 1.70) LCS(D, I, S) NAUTICUS(Newbuilding) Plus(2) SPM TMON VCS(2). It has been observed in West Europe and the North America East Coast and Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 257514000
- Call sign: LADW6
- Gross tonnage: 29992
- Deadweight: 49429 t
- Length overall: 182.88 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/04/2026
- Registered owner: ODFJELL CHEMICAL TANKERS AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 25°38.8′N · 079°30.4′W · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 00:36 UTC
- Destination: Kanmon (JP KNM)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOW SPRING?
BOW SPRING is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW SPRING?
The vessel has a length overall of 182.88 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.268 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of the vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,429 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,992.
Where has BOW SPRING been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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