UNZHA (IMO 9290517)
VAYU 1 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 40,000 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 23,240. This capacity is typical for medium-sized tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical or petroleum products. The vessel is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping. Recent maritime activity has observed the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and North Europe. It has a history of operating under 10 different flag states and has been known by 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 22 December 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 273125820
- Call sign: UAOG7
- Gross tonnage: 23240
- Deadweight: 40000 t
- Length overall: 182.55 m
- Beam: 27.34 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/12/2025, Tuapse (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: LAYLA MARITIME INC (Seychelles)
- ISM manager: ARANY SHIPPING FZE (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 40°57.1′N · 028°45.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 15:36 UTC
- Destination: Istanbul (IST) (TR IST)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VAYU 1?
VAYU 1 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VAYU 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 40,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,240.
Which classification society is associated with VAYU 1?
The vessel is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VAYU 1 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe. These observations include activity within the West Europe region.
What is the port-state control record for VAYU 1?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 December 2025. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2006 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 22 December 2025.
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