ANDINO ALPHA (IMO 9254202)
ANDINO ALPHA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2002 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,045 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,253. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. ANDINO ALPHA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under four former names and three former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 210971000
- Call sign: 5BNJ6
- Gross tonnage: 8253
- Deadweight: 14045 t
- Length overall: 134 m
- Beam: 20.5 m
- Home port: PANAMA - 45506-PEXT-1
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 10/09/2025, Houston, Texas (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/09/2026
- Registered owner: CHEMICAL KNACK INC (USA)
- Ship manager: ANDINO SHIPPING LLC (USA)
- ISM manager: INTERORIENT SHIPMANAGEMENT-CYP (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 3°57.2′N · 009°8.1′E · Speed 8.1 kn · at anchor · received 5 October 2026 at 06:39 UTC
- Destination: Limboh Terminal (CM LIT)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ANDINO ALPHA?
ANDINO ALPHA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of ANDINO ALPHA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 14,045 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,253. Its moulded beam is recorded at 20.5 metres.
Which classification society manages ANDINO ALPHA?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized 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 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 September 2025.
Where has ANDINO ALPHA been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent active trading areas.
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