PRELUDE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,988, a gross tonnage of 22,521, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. PRELUDE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026.
PRELUDE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,988 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 22,521.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been observed in West European waters.
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2007 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 12 August 2026.
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