ELKA ATHINA (IMO 9249116)
ELKA ATHINA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 101,970 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 59,486, and a length overall of 243 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. ELKA ATHINA is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 636019833
- Call sign: D5WJ5
- Gross tonnage: 59486
- Deadweight: 101970 t
- Length overall: 243 m
- Beam: 29 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/01/2023, Napoli (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/03/2026
- Registered owner: FAREWELL INVESTMENTS (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EUROPEAN PRODUCT CARRIERS LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 6°45.8′S · 039°21.6′E · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 1 October 2026 at 15:24 UTC
- Destination: Dar es Salaam (TZ DAR)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ELKA ATHINA?
ELKA ATHINA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the dimensions of ELKA ATHINA?
The vessel has a length overall of 243 metres and a beam of 29 metres. It maintains a deadweight tonnage of 101,970 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains ELKA ATHINA?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 16 January 2023.
Where has ELKA ATHINA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South East Asia and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait.
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