DOLPHIN 08 (IMO 9298351)
DOLPHIN 08 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2006 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,677 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,776, and a length overall of 164 metres. This size and type suggest its role in regional liquid bulk transport. DOLPHIN 08 is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia and across the Indian Ocean, Java Sea, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under five different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 352003628
- Call sign: 3E5251
- Gross tonnage: 12776
- Deadweight: 20677 t
- Length overall: 164 m
- Beam: 23 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DOLPHIN MARINE CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Technical manager: DOLPHIN MARINE COMPANY LIMITED
- Last AIS position: 41°26.7′N · 030°5.5′E · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 12:32 UTC
- Destination: Constanta (RO CND) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 05:34 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DOLPHIN 08?
DOLPHIN 08 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of DOLPHIN 08?
The vessel has a length overall of 164 metres and a beam of 23 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 20,677 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages DOLPHIN 08?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 26 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
Where has DOLPHIN 08 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and the Indian Ocean. It has also been tracked through the Java Sea, Makassar Strait, Malacca Strait, and Singapore Strait.
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