HEATHER KNUTSEN (IMO 9273064)
HEATHER KNUTSEN is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 148,644 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 80,918, and a length overall of 276.956 metres. At this capacity, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. HEATHER KNUTSEN is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South America East Coast, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 257032850
- Call sign: LADY8
- Gross tonnage: 80918
- Deadweight: 148644 t
- Length overall: 276.956 m
- Beam: 46 m
- Home port: HAUGESUND
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/07/2025
- Registered owner: KNOT SHUTTLE TANKERS 33 AS (s NL Canada)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: CANSHIP UGLAND LTD (s NL Canada)
- Last AIS position: 25°18.6′S · 032°47.2′W · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 16:02 UTC
- Destination: Angra dos Reis (BR ADR) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 02:52 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of HEATHER KNUTSEN?
The vessel has a length overall of 276.956 metres and a beam of 46 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 17 metres.
What is the capacity of this tanker?
HEATHER KNUTSEN has a deadweight tonnage of 148,644 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 80,918.
Which shipyard built HEATHER KNUTSEN?
The vessel was built by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. - Koje Shipyard. It was completed in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2025. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
What is the classification of HEATHER KNUTSEN?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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