CULTURE (IMO 9333254)
CULTURE is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2006 and flying the India flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 48,676 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 28,799, and a length overall of 179.99 metres. This size and type suggest its suitability for regional oil product transport. CULTURE is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Singapore Strait, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under seven different flags and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2025.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: India
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 419002083
- Call sign: ATFY2
- Gross tonnage: 28799
- Deadweight: 48676 t
- Length overall: 179.99 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: MUMBAI
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/10/2006, Nakhodka oil port (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/10/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SEVEN ISLANDS SHIPPING INTL (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: SEA BREEZE SHIP MANAGEMENT (India)
- Last AIS position: 13°6.7′N · 080°20.4′E · Speed 10.3 kn · under way · received 30 September 2026 at 22:41 UTC
- Destination: Chennai (MAA) (IN MAA)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CULTURE?
CULTURE is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CULTURE?
The vessel has a length overall of 179.99 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. Its maximum recorded draught is 12.616 metres.
What is the engine specification for this tanker?
The vessel is powered by a 6S50MC-C main engine. This engine produces a power output of 9,480 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 October 2025. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 October 2006.
What is the flag and classification of CULTURE?
The vessel currently flies the India flag. It is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping with a status of Reassigned.
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