PERLA (IMO 9258129)
PERLA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,118 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,374. This size profile is typical for specialized tanker operations in regional coastal or short-sea trades. PERLA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 354939000
- Call sign: HOFC
- Gross tonnage: 4374
- Deadweight: 6118 t
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/10/2009, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/09/2025
- Registered owner: ASIA INDO NAVIGATION SA
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: SUPERIN CHEMICAL S PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 10°8.2′N · 107°6.3′E · Speed 11.1 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 00:18 UTC
- Destination: EOPL
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PERLA?
PERLA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for PERLA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,118 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,374.
Which classification society is associated with PERLA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has PERLA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded operating in the Malacca Strait.
What is the port-state control history for PERLA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2025. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 27 October 2009.
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