BOW CAROLINE (IMO 9367554)
BOW CAROLINE 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 33,609, a gross tonnage of 19,463, and a length overall of 170 metres. This size and type suggest its use in specialized liquid cargo transport. BOW CAROLINE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and the South America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under four different flags and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 257761000
- Call sign: LAMT8
- Gross tonnage: 19463
- Deadweight: 33609 t
- Length overall: 170 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/12/2021, Tarragona (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/05/2026
- Registered owner: KYOWA SHIPPING CORP (Norway)
- Ship manager: ODFJELL TANKERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: THOME CROATIA DOO (Croatia)
- Last AIS position: 31°38.8′S · 031°34.0′E · Speed 11.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 15:55 UTC
- Destination: INJGD · ETA 21 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOW CAROLINE?
BOW CAROLINE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW CAROLINE?
The vessel has a length overall of 170 metres and a beam of 26 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 33,609 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains BOW CAROLINE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BOW CAROLINE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been observed near the South America West Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for BOW CAROLINE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 December 2021.
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