CAPELLA (IMO 9278650)
CAPELLA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2003 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,315 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,058. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. CAPELLA is classed by Bureau Veritas. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the Singapore Strait, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under six different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 574005430
- Call sign: XVJM7
- Gross tonnage: 20058
- Deadweight: 32315 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: OCEAN EXPRESS SHIPPING CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 25°30.5′N · 035°36.1′E · Speed 6.5 kn · under way · received 28 September 2026 at 21:43 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 16:47 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CAPELLA?
CAPELLA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CAPELLA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,315 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,058.
Which flag does CAPELLA fly?
The vessel currently flies the Vietnam flag. It has a history of operating under 6 different flag states.
What is the classification of CAPELLA?
CAPELLA is classed by Bureau Veritas. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Reassigned.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 76 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
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