MACHO QUEEN (IMO 9238868)
MACHO QUEEN is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 309,270, a gross tonnage of 160,083, and no length overall is provided. This large-scale tanker is designed for significant crude oil transport operations. MACHO QUEEN is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and throughout East Asia and South East Asia. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 May 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 477722100
- Call sign: VRUF3
- Gross tonnage: 160083
- Deadweight: 309270 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/05/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: REGAL LIBERTY LTD (British Virgin Islands)
- Last AIS position: 34°37.2′N · 009°11.2′W · Speed 0.9 kn · received 30 August 2026 at 17:34 UTC
- Destination: Algeciras (ES ALG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MACHO QUEEN?
MACHO QUEEN is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MACHO QUEEN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 309,270 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 160,083.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has MACHO QUEEN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It also operates within East Asia and South East Asia.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 May 2025. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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