CHALLENGE PRELUDE (IMO 9333278)
CHALLENGE PRELUDE is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2006 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 48,555 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 28,823. This capacity is typical for tankers engaged in regional oil product transport. CHALLENGE PRELUDE is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. It has operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 477858900
- Call sign: VRQC9
- Gross tonnage: 28823
- Deadweight: 48555 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/02/2012, Risdon (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: LONGWIN SHIPPING LTD (China)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 54°6.7′N · 162°31.3′W · Speed 10.6 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 08:53 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 22:24 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHALLENGE PRELUDE?
CHALLENGE PRELUDE is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHALLENGE PRELUDE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 48,555 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,823.
Which classification society manages CHALLENGE PRELUDE?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHALLENGE PRELUDE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for CHALLENGE PRELUDE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 February 2012.
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