WORLD TRADER I (IMO 9278492)
WORLD TRADER I is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 38,177 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,487. This capacity is typical for medium-sized tankers engaged in regional chemical and oil product transport. WORLD TRADER I is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the Singapore Strait. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 21 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 13 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 636026362
- Call sign: A8SQ4
- Gross tonnage: 25487
- Deadweight: 38177 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 11/04/2026, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/04/2026
- Registered owner: TRINITY MARITIME DEVELOPMENT (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SWISS CARRIERS SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 1°8.2′N · 103°37.9′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 9 October 2026 at 13:56 UTC
- Destination: Nipah (ID NIP)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of WORLD TRADER I?
WORLD TRADER I is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this tanker?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 38,177 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,487.
Which classification society oversees WORLD TRADER I?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait.
What is the port-state control record for the last 36 months?
Over the last 36 months it has had 21 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 59 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 April 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 April 2026.
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