ASCENDANT (IMO 9248801)
ASCENDANT is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,039 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 25,287, and a length overall of 175.93 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional oil product transport. ASCENDANT is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has a history of operating under 10 different flag states and has been known by 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 January 2026.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Cameroon
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 613419802
- Call sign: TJMV3C
- Gross tonnage: 25287
- Deadweight: 40039 t
- Length overall: 175.93 m
- Beam: 31 m
- Home port: Djibouti
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/07/2023, Novorossiisk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/01/2026
- Registered owner: ZEENAT MARITIME INC (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PAN LONG JIANG SHIPMANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 42°47.3′N · 132°55.7′E · Speed 1.4 kn · received 24 July 2026 at 06:26 UTC
- Destination: Nakhodka (RU NJK)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ASCENDANT?
ASCENDANT is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of ASCENDANT?
The vessel has a length overall of 175.93 metres and a beam of 31 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.116 metres.
What is the engine specification for this tanker?
The vessel is equipped with a 6S50MC main engine. This engine produces a power output of 8,580 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 4 January 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2003 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 29 July 2023.
What is the flag and MoU status of ASCENDANT?
The vessel currently flies the Cameroon flag. It is categorized within the black band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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