LAUSU (IMO 9241827)
LAUSU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,081 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,382. This capacity is typical for medium-sized tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical or petroleum products. LAUSU is classed by Bureau Veritas. The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has a history of operating under 4 different flag states and has been known by 6 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 December 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 538008073
- Call sign: V7SS4
- Gross tonnage: 25382
- Deadweight: 40081 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/04/2016, Houston, Texas (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KHAYL ALBAHR INVESTMENTS LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: ATLANTAS SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 6°22.4′N · 003°23.0′E · Speed 0.2 kn · received 18 September 2026 at 16:55 UTC
- Destination: Lagos (NG LOS) · ETA 18 September 2026 at 18:54 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of LAUSU?
LAUSU is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for LAUSU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 40,081 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,382.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Marshall Islands flag. It has operated under 4 different flag states throughout its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for LAUSU?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 December 2025. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 April 2016.
Where has LAUSU been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This area is part of its recent geographic operational profile.
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