GELIOTROP (IMO 9323986)
GARASAN 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 105,547 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 56,285. At this capacity, it is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. GARASAN is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and West Europe over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 7 different flags and 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 March 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 273129320
- Call sign: UAKG2
- Gross tonnage: 56285
- Deadweight: 105547 t
- Beam: 42.03 m
- Home port: Bolshoy port of St.-Petersburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/03/2025
- Registered owner: TIAN LONG NAVIGATION LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SODRAS SHIPPING - FZE (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 55°45.4′N · 016°31.0′E · Speed 13.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 12:42 UTC
- Destination: For orders · ETA 12 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of GARASAN?
The vessel has a beam of 42.03 metres and a maximum draught of 14.88 metres. These dimensions support its role as a 105,547 DWT crude oil tanker.
What engine does GARASAN use?
The vessel is equipped with a 6RTA58 main engine. This single-unit engine was constructed in Japan in 2006 and is rated at 12,000.
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 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 March 2025. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
What is the flag and MoU status of GARASAN?
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.
Where has GARASAN been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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