CHAMPION EBONY (IMO 9290608)
CHAMPION EBONY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 46,938 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,547, and a length overall of 182 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. CHAMPION EBONY is classed by the Croatian Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, South East Asia, and East Africa over recent periods. It has operated under two former flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 13 February 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 258028000
- Call sign: LAQZ7
- Gross tonnage: 27547
- Deadweight: 46938 t
- Length overall: 182 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 19/06/2024, Taman (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/02/2026
- Registered owner: CHAMPION SHIPPING AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: CHAMPION TANKERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: THOME SHIP MANAGEMENT DOO (Croatia)
- Last AIS position: 6°58.3′N · 079°44.2′E · Speed 1.5 kn · under way · received 1 October 2026 at 09:14 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHAMPION EBONY?
CHAMPION EBONY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the dimensions of CHAMPION EBONY?
The vessel has a length overall of 182 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It possesses a deadweight tonnage of 46,938 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Croatian Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for CHAMPION EBONY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 February 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 June 2024.
Where has CHAMPION EBONY been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in South East Asia and East Africa. It has also been recorded in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico.
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