MATELO 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 300,398 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 157,283, and a length overall of 330 metres. This large-scale tanker is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. MATELO is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the South China Sea, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026.
MATELO is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 330 metres and a beam of 60 metres. These dimensions support its 300,398 DWT capacity.
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 February 2025.
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded in East Asia.
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