CHIP (IMO 9353101)
CHIP is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,293, a gross tonnage of 23,353, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. CHIP is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, and the East and South African regions. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 October 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538008426
- Call sign: V7A2346
- Gross tonnage: 23353
- Deadweight: 37293 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/10/2026
- Registered owner: COCOA LTD (EE)
- Ship manager: TUFTON MANAGEMENT LTD (EE)
- ISM manager: BARBER TANKER MANAGEMENT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 15°40.2′N · 042°23.3′W · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 11:38 UTC
- Destination: Mamonal (CO MAM) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 20:47 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CHIP?
CHIP is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHIP?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,293 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,353.
Which classification society manages CHIP?
CHIP is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHIP been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded in the East and South African regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 October 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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