ERA (IMO 9230880)
ERA is a VLCC crude oil tanker built in 2002 and flying the flag of the Comoros; it is in its 24th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 318,518 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 161,233. Tankers of this size carry crude oil on long-haul routes. ERA's class with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping was withdrawn in May 2026. The vessel has been observed most often in South Asia; Central America and the Gulf of Mexico; and Western Europe (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under nine other names and eight other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 May 2024.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 620800460
- Call sign: D6A4460
- Gross tonnage: 161233
- Deadweight: 318518 t
- Beam: 60 m
- Home port: Port unknown
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/05/2024
- Registered owner: GLOBAL MARKETING SYSTEMS INC (USA)
- Ship manager: BLUE WHALE MARITIME PVT LTD (India)
- Last AIS position: 5°54.2′N · 080°12.3′E · Speed 1.8 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 16:33 UTC
- Destination: Galle (LK GAL)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is ERA?
ERA is a VLCC crude oil tanker built in 2002. It is in its 24th year of service. Tankers of this size carry crude oil on long-haul routes.
What is the deadweight of ERA?
ERA has a deadweight of 318,518 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 161,233.
What flag does ERA fly?
ERA flies the flag of the Comoros. Earlier it sailed under eight other flags.
Who classes ERA?
ERA's class with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping was withdrawn in May 2026.
How many port state control inspections has ERA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 May 2024. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
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