BOW HECTOR (IMO 9363493)
BOW HECTOR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 33,694 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,145. This capacity is consistent with specialized tanker operations for liquid cargo transport. BOW HECTOR is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the South America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under four different flags and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 257570000
- Call sign: LAKE8
- Gross tonnage: 20145
- Deadweight: 33694 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/04/2026
- Registered owner: HASHIHAMA SHIPPING PTE LTD (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: THOME CROATIA DOO (Croatia)
- Last AIS position: 29°41.9′S · 031°12.8′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 10 October 2026 at 17:45 UTC
- Destination: Durban (ZA DUR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of BOW HECTOR?
BOW HECTOR is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BOW HECTOR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 33,694 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,145.
Which classification society manages BOW HECTOR?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BOW HECTOR been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also been active along the South America East Coast and West Coast.
How many inspections has BOW HECTOR undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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