GIANT (IMO 9255907)
GIANT is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship built in 2003 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,500 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,453, and a length overall of 80 metres. This vessel is configured for offshore support and towing operations. The vessel's classification notation includes Fire fighter(I, II), Supply vessel, Tug, DK(+), E0, HL(2.5), Ice(C), SF, and TMON. It has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia over recent periods. The vessel has previously operated under four different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2024.
- Type: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636025001
- Call sign: 5LVI3
- Gross tonnage: 3453
- Deadweight: 2500 t
- Length overall: 80 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 4 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 07/05/2024, Woods hole (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/05/2024
- Registered owner: GIANT SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MEGATUGS INTERNATIONAL SALVAGE (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 24°51.9′N · 057°19.7′E · Speed 0.4 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 10 October 2026 at 16:44 UTC
- Destination: Al Fujayrah (AE FJR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GIANT?
GIANT is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of GIANT?
The vessel has a length overall of 80 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.551 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of GIANT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,500 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,453.
Where has GIANT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has GIANT undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2024. All-time records show 4 inspections since 2004 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 May 2024.
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