BERNICE (IMO 9220926)
BERNICE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2001 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 42,721 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,063. This capacity is typical for medium-sized tankers engaged in specialized liquid cargo transport. BERNICE is classed by Bureau Veritas. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 311001527
- Call sign: C6HP3
- Gross tonnage: 25063
- Deadweight: 42721 t
- Length overall: 175 m
- Beam: 31 m
- Home port: NASSAU -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 13/11/2025, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: BERNICE SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 27°4.9′N · 049°41.8′E · moored · received 5 October 2026 at 18:37 UTC
- Destination: Al Jubayl Industrial City (SA JBI)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BERNICE?
BERNICE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2001 and is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of BERNICE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 42,721 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,063. Its moulded beam is 31 metres.
What is the classification status of BERNICE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has BERNICE undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 54 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 13 November 2025.
Where has BERNICE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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