NEW ABILITY (IMO 9361512)
NEW ABILITY is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 105,381, a gross tonnage of 55,898, and a length overall of 229 metres. This size and type suggest its use in large-scale crude oil transport operations. NEW ABILITY is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the South Africa region over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636013683
- Call sign: A8OQ2
- Gross tonnage: 55898
- Deadweight: 105381 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 42 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/08/2026
- Registered owner: NEW ABILITY SHIPPING INC (Greece)
- Ship manager: SIGNAL MARITIME LTD (Greece)
- ISM manager: ASSOCIATED MARITIME CO HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 49°51.5′N · 002°36.9′W · Speed 12.5 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 08:35 UTC
- Destination: PLDGN · ETA 22 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEW ABILITY?
NEW ABILITY is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of NEW ABILITY?
The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 42 metres. These dimensions support its 105,381 DWT capacity.
Which classification society covers NEW ABILITY?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a 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 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has NEW ABILITY been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been observed near South Africa and the Gulf of Mexico.
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