ZOBU START (IMO 9367724)
ZOBU START is an 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 47,186 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 26,911. This vessel is configured for the transport of oil products. ZOBU START is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has no recorded former names or previous flag changes. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538010422
- Call sign: V7A6016
- Gross tonnage: 26911
- Deadweight: 47186 t
- Length overall: 182 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ZOBU SHIPPING CO INC (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: BARBER TANKER MANAGEMENT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 8°9.7′N · 109°38.3′E · Speed 12.8 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 04:46 UTC
- Destination: Onsan (KR ONS) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ZOBU START?
ZOBU START is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ZOBU START?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 47,186 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,911.
Which classification society maintains ZOBU START?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ZOBU START been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for ZOBU START?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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