HELEN 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 21,183 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,573. This capacity is typical for medium-sized tankers engaged in regional chemical or petroleum product transport. HELEN is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under 8 different flags and has been known by 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026.
HELEN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
The vessel is equipped with a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY main engine. This engine is rated at a power of 6 kW.
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 65 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2003 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 December 2024.
HELEN currently flies the Panama flag. It is listed in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the white band for the Tokyo MoU.
Yes, the vessel has a history of multiple identity changes. It has been registered under 4 former names and has operated under 8 different flags.
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