OCEAN CHARITES (IMO 9324215)
OCEAN CHARITES is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,887 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,625. This capacity is typical for specialized tankers engaged in regional liquid cargo transport. OCEAN CHARITES is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states throughout its history. Over the trailing 36 months, the vessel has undergone 63 inspections and recorded 2 detentions.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 477215200
- Call sign: VRXJ5
- Gross tonnage: 11625
- Deadweight: 19887 t
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/05/2023, Constanta (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/05/2026
- Registered owner: OCEAN CHARITES SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager: CHEM POOL MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Technical manager: OCEANWE SHIPPING LIMITED
- ISM manager: OCEANWE SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 6°2.1′N · 087°25.1′E · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 01:43 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 22:43 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of OCEAN CHARITES?
OCEAN CHARITES is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the engine specifications for OCEAN CHARITES?
The vessel is equipped with a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY main engine type. This engine is rated at a power of 6 kW.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 21 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 29 May 2023.
Which classification society manages OCEAN CHARITES?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has OCEAN CHARITES been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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