BLACK MARLIN (IMO 9235725)
DESERT KITE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 105,166 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 57,022, and a length overall of 248 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in transporting crude oil across major maritime corridors. DESERT KITE is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under five different flags and has been known by three former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 33 inspections are on file since 2003, the most recent on 8 October 2021.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Gambia FALSE
- Year built: 2003
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 57022
- Deadweight: 105166 t
- Length overall: 248 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/10/2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DESERT KITE?
DESERT KITE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of the DESERT KITE?
The vessel has a length overall of 248 metres and a beam of 43 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.319 metres.
What are the engine specifications for this tanker?
The vessel is equipped with a 5S70MC main engine. This engine provides a power output of 14,050 kW.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 33 inspections are on file since 2003, the most recent on 8 October 2021.
What is the deadweight tonnage of DESERT KITE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 105,166 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 57,022.
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