BASTION (IMO 9317949)
KARTHA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 116,905 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 67,032, and a length overall of 250 metres. This size and capacity are typical for tankers engaged in the transport of crude oil products. KARTHA is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and South Asia over recent periods. It has a history of 5 former names and has operated under 11 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 April 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 273120020
- Call sign: UACG5
- Gross tonnage: 67032
- Deadweight: 116905 t
- Length overall: 250 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/04/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: VAVAU MARITIME LTD (Seychelles)
- ISM manager: XI LONG SHAN SHIPMANAGEMENT CO (China)
- Last AIS position: 41°0.2′N · 028°59.8′E · Speed 8.3 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 09:54 UTC
- Destination: Batumi (GE BUS)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of KARTHA?
The vessel has a length overall of 250 metres and a beam of 44 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.4 metres.
What is the engine specification for KARTHA?
The vessel is equipped with a 7S60MC-C main engine. This single engine unit is rated at 15,820 power units.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 April 2025. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
What is the vessel's capacity?
The tanker has a deadweight tonnage of 116,905 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 67,032.
What is the flag and MoU status of KARTHA?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the black band for the Tokyo MoU.
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