AKAR WEST is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 47,199 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,725, and a length overall of 182.5 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional crude oil transport operations. AKAR WEST is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 March 2026.
AKAR WEST is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 182.5 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.2 metres.
The vessel is equipped with a 6S50MC-C main engine. This engine provides a power output of 8,310 kilowatts.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 March 2026. All-time records show 45 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
The vessel currently flies the Cameroon flag. This flag is categorized in the black band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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