CHAMPION POLAR (IMO 9315939)
CHAMPION POLAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 47,834 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,916, and a length overall of 183.88 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized transport within the chemical and oil products sectors. CHAMPION POLAR is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the South America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under two former flag states and has been registered under three different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 259308000
- Call sign: LACY9
- Gross tonnage: 27916
- Deadweight: 47834 t
- Length overall: 183.88 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/05/2024, Port Moody (Paris MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/08/2026
- Registered owner: NERO TANKERS AS (Croatia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: THOME CROATIA DOO (Croatia)
- Last AIS position: 12°55.2′N · 074°48.8′E · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 20:24 UTC
- Destination: New Mangalore (IXE) (IN IXE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of CHAMPION POLAR?
CHAMPION POLAR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 47,834 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 27,916.
Who built the CHAMPION POLAR and when?
The vessel was built in 2007 by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., Ltd. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CHAMPION POLAR?
The vessel has a length overall of 183.88 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. Its maximum recorded draught is 12.5 metres.
What is the classification of CHAMPION POLAR?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its notations include Ice(1A) and Tanker for chemicals and oil.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 May 2024.
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