PRAIRIE TULIP is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2002 and flying the USCG non-targeted flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,434 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,840. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. The vessel operates with a main engine rated at 3,060 kW. Recent maritime observations place the vessel in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It has been registered under three former names and has operated under four different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 August 2026.
PRAIRIE TULIP is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
The vessel is equipped with a main engine that provides 3,060 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a liquid cargo carrier.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,434 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,840. It features a beam width of 15.2 metres.
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. This area is a key location for its recent operational profile.
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 22 August 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 December 2016.
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