CHEMTRANS NOVA (IMO 9316232)
CHEMTRANS NOVA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2006 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 73,870 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 42,167, and a length overall of 229 metres. This size profile is typical for tankers engaged in regional oil transport operations. CHEMTRANS NOVA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under eight different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 27 May 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 305617000
- Call sign: V2HY2
- Gross tonnage: 42167
- Deadweight: 73870 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: St. John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 09/04/2024, Houston, Texas (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/05/2026
- Registered owner: CHEMTRANS NOVA UG (Germany)
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: CHEMIKALIEN SEETRANSPORT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 1°14.5′N · 103°41.5′E · Speed 0.3 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 03:13 UTC
- Destination: SG SIN AWPB
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHEMTRANS NOVA?
CHEMTRANS NOVA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CHEMTRANS NOVA?
The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It possesses a deadweight tonnage of 73,870 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains CHEMTRANS NOVA?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has CHEMTRANS NOVA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been tracked near the North America East Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 May 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2007 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 April 2024.
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