OWL 6 (IMO 9340350)
OWL 6 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,006 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,539. This size and type suggest its use in specialized liquid cargo transport. OWL 6 is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico. It has operated under four former flags and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 538007359
- Call sign: V7KY6
- Gross tonnage: 8539
- Deadweight: 13006 t
- Length overall: 128 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/02/2018, Panjang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/05/2026
- Registered owner: OWL 6 AS (USA)
- Ship manager: SOKANA SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (USA)
- ISM manager: INTERUNITY MANAGEMENT CORP SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 36°11.2′N · 037°28.9′W · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 21:09 UTC
- Destination: Houston (US HOU) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 18:37 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OWL 6?
OWL 6 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for OWL 6?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,006 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,539.
Which classification society maintains OWL 6?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has OWL 6 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the port-state control record for OWL 6?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 May 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 February 2018.
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