BYZANTION (IMO 9315898)
BYZANTION is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,589 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 23,340, and a length overall of 182.55 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. BYZANTION is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast and Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has no recorded former names or previous flag changes. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 538008905
- Call sign: V7A2890
- Gross tonnage: 23340
- Deadweight: 39589 t
- Length overall: 182.55 m
- Beam: 27.34 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/06/2026
- Registered owner: BYZANTION MARINE CO LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TSAKOS SHIPPING & TRADING SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 33°6.5′N · 008°41.2′W · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 13:39 UTC
- Destination: El Jorf Lasfar (MA JFL)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BYZANTION?
BYZANTION is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BYZANTION?
The vessel has a length overall of 182.55 metres and a beam of 27.34 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.7 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,589 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,340.
Which classification society manages BYZANTION?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 June 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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