BOW FIRDA (IMO 9250751)
BOW FIRDA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,427 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 23,238, and a length overall of 183.1 metres. This size and specification are typical for specialized product tankers operating in regional chemical and oil trades. The vessel's classification notation includes Tanker for chemicals and oil products E0 ESP HL(1.85,1.5) Ice(C) LCS(D, I, S) VCS(2). Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the South America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 257897000
- Call sign: LAPR8
- Gross tonnage: 23238
- Deadweight: 37427 t
- Length overall: 183.1 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2026
- Registered owner: ODFJELL CHEMICAL TANKERS II AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 39°28.5′N · 009°57.2′W · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 10:02 UTC
- Destination: Ferrol (ES FRO) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and build year of BOW FIRDA?
BOW FIRDA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW FIRDA?
The vessel has a length overall of 183.1 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.7 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of this tanker?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,427 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,238.
Where has BOW FIRDA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its recent primary areas of operation.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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