ARD HORIZON (IMO 9229233)
ARD HORIZON is a LPG Tanker built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,897 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 16,685, and a length overall of 153 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied petroleum gas. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia regions over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2025.
- Type: LPG Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 351143000
- Call sign: H9XZ
- Gross tonnage: 16685
- Deadweight: 16897 t
- Length overall: 153 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/03/2016, Dampier (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/04/2025
- Registered owner: IGUANA INTERNATIONAL SA (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ADAM ENERGY MANAGEMENT INC (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 24°43.9′N · 054°13.1′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 06:30 UTC
- Destination: Mina Zayed/Abu Dhabi (AE MZD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ARD HORIZON?
ARD HORIZON is an LPG Tanker. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ARD HORIZON?
The vessel has a length overall of 153 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 16,897 metric tonnes.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2025. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 March 2016.
Which flags has ARD HORIZON flown?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. Its history shows it has operated under 1 former flag state.
Where has ARD HORIZON been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. These observations cover multiple recent transit periods.
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