RIX OWL (IMO 9283588)
RIX OWL is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2003 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 500 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 429. Given its small deadweight and tonnage, it is configured for specialized or coastal oil product transport. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not listed as an IACS member. Recent observation data places the vessel in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: United Kingdom
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 235030995
- Call sign: MKNX5
- Gross tonnage: 429
- Deadweight: 500 t
- Registered owner: RIX OWL TANKSHIP LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: RIX & SONS LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 53°38.1′N · 000°10.2′W · Speed 2.3 kn · received 7 October 2026 at 12:52 UTC
- Destination: Grimsby (GB GSY) · ETA 1 January 2027 at 00:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of RIX OWL?
RIX OWL is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for RIX OWL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 500 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 429.
Which flag does RIX OWL fly?
The vessel currently flies the United Kingdom flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
Where has RIX OWL been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has RIX OWL undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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