ASHOKA (IMO 9346952)
ASHOKA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 302,550, a gross tonnage of 159,867, and no length overall is provided. Given its significant deadweight, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. ASHOKA is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and East Africa over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 636025481
- Call sign: 5LXR3
- Gross tonnage: 159867
- Deadweight: 302550 t
- Length overall: 333 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/08/2025, Yangpu Pt (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/08/2025
- Registered owner: NMB QUINCE LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: SPM SHIPPING - FZCO (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 33°32.6′N · 136°49.5′E · Speed 1.2 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 01:05 UTC
- Destination: Nagoya, Aichi (JP NGO) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 23:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ASHOKA?
ASHOKA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ASHOKA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 302,550 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 159,867.
Which classification society maintains ASHOKA?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ASHOKA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been observed in South East Asia and East Africa.
What is the PSC inspection history for ASHOKA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2025. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 August 2025.
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