BALSA (IMO 9247821)
BALSA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 106,638 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 57,529. This size and type suggest its use in the transport of crude oil products across international maritime routes. BALSA is classed by Phoenix Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has been registered under four former names and has operated under four different flag states throughout its history. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 43 inspections are on file since 2003, the most recent on 27 February 2022.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 374430000
- Call sign: HPZT
- Gross tonnage: 57529
- Deadweight: 106638 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/05/2021, Nakhodka (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/02/2022
- Registered owner: BALSA NAVIGATION SA (Philippines)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CARDONA SHIP MANAGEMENT SERVS (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 11°46.9′N · 070°19.3′W · at anchor · received 27 July 2026 at 05:24 UTC
- Destination: VEAMY · ETA 26 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BALSA?
BALSA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BALSA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 106,638 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 57,529.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It has operated under four different flag states previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for BALSA?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 43 inspections are on file since 2003, the most recent on 27 February 2022.
Where has BALSA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. This area is part of its recent operational profile.
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