PACIFIC ENLIGHTEN (IMO 9351971)
PACIFIC ENLIGHTEN is a LNG Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 80,023 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 122,361. This capacity and vessel type are characteristic of specialized liquefied natural gas transport operations. PACIFIC ENLIGHTEN is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2025.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 308078000
- Call sign: C6WE9
- Gross tonnage: 122361
- Deadweight: 80023 t
- Length overall: 288 m
- Beam: 49 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 10 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/07/2025
- Registered owner: PACIFIC HOPE SHIPPING LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NYK LNG SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 9°23.5′N · 128°51.6′E · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 16:44 UTC
- Destination: Barrow On Soar (GB BUO) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of PACIFIC ENLIGHTEN?
PACIFIC ENLIGHTEN is an LNG Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PACIFIC ENLIGHTEN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 80,023 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 122,361.
Which classification society covers PACIFIC ENLIGHTEN?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2025. All-time records show 10 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
Where has PACIFIC ENLIGHTEN been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
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