HTM DEFENDER (IMO 9346445)
HTM DEFENDER is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Gibraltar flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,495, a gross tonnage of 38,924, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for the transport of oil products. HTM DEFENDER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of 5 former names and has operated under 5 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2025.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Gibraltar
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 236747000
- Call sign: ZDSQ2
- Gross tonnage: 38924
- Deadweight: 63495 t
- Length overall: 228 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/12/2017, Montreal (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/09/2025
- Registered owner: KIMURA KISEN/EISHO SHIPPING
- Ship manager: PENINSULA PETROLEUM LTD-GIB (Gibraltar)
- ISM manager: OPTRA SHIPPING LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 38°0.3′N · 023°30.7′E · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 17 October 2026 at 08:31 UTC
- Destination: Piraeus (GR PIR) · ETA 29 January 2027 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HTM DEFENDER?
HTM DEFENDER is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HTM DEFENDER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,495. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 38,924.
Which classification society manages HTM DEFENDER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HTM DEFENDER been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. Specifically, it has been noted in the West Europe region of the Mediterranean.
What is the PSC inspection history for HTM DEFENDER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2025. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 December 2017.
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