DOWNY (IMO 9218480)
DOWNY is a VLCC crude oil tanker built in 2004 and flying the flag of Iran; it is in its 22nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 296,977 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 160,576, and a length overall of 333 metres. Tankers of this size carry crude oil on long-haul routes. DOWNY's class with the Polish Register of Shipping was withdrawn on 30 September 2025 by the society. The vessel has been observed most often in South Asia, the Singapore Strait, and South East Asia (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under four other names and five other flags. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 4 inspections are on file since 2007, the most recent on 22 July 2010.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Iran
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 422232000
- Call sign: EQYD
- Gross tonnage: 160576
- Deadweight: 296977 t
- Length overall: 333 m
- Beam: 50 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 4 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/07/2010
- Registered owner: CITIZENE SHIPPING INC (Iran)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NITC (Iran)
- Last AIS position: 26°18.8′N · 055°0.7′E · Speed 6.7 kn · under way · received 8 July 2026 at 07:10 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is DOWNY?
DOWNY is a VLCC crude oil tanker built in 2004. It is in its 22nd year of service. Tankers of this size carry crude oil on long-haul routes.
What is the deadweight of DOWNY?
DOWNY has a deadweight of 296,977 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 160,576. It measures 333 metres overall.
What flag does DOWNY fly?
DOWNY flies the flag of Iran. Earlier it sailed under five other flags.
Who classes DOWNY?
DOWNY's class with the Polish Register of Shipping was withdrawn on 30 September 2025 by the society.
How many port state control inspections has DOWNY had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 4 inspections are on file since 2007, the most recent on 22 July 2010.
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