KOLOSS (IMO 9296391)
PONTIC PIONEER is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2006 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 146,427 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 77,636, and a length overall of 274 metres. This size and capacity are typical for tankers engaged in the transport of crude oil products. The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Recent observation data places the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. It has a history of significant changes, having operated under 9 different flags and 8 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 November 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 273123910
- Call sign: UACG3
- Gross tonnage: 77636
- Deadweight: 146427 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: TOPAZ MARITIME SERVICES & TRDG (Nevis)
- ISM manager: OCEAN SOLUTIONS LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 37°21.0′N · 011°25.1′E · Speed 10.6 kn · under way under sail · received 11 October 2026 at 18:30 UTC
- Destination: For orders · ETA 25 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PONTIC PIONEER?
PONTIC PIONEER is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of PONTIC PIONEER?
The vessel has a length overall of 274 metres and a beam of 48 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 16 metres.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 November 2025. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
What is the deadweight capacity of PONTIC PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 146,427 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 77,636.
What is the flag and home port of the vessel?
PONTIC PIONEER flies the Cameroon flag. Its registered home port is Kribi.
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