KOWIE (IMO 9382504)
KOWIE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Nigeria flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,886 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,271. This configuration is typical for specialized tankers engaged in regional liquid cargo transport. KOWIE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the West Africa region. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Nigeria
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 657248600
- Call sign: 5OXZ3
- Gross tonnage: 11271
- Deadweight: 16886 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/08/2026
- Registered owner: SAVANNAH MARITIME LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: UNIBROS SHIPPING CORP (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 6°26.1′N · 003°13.9′E · Speed 0.4 kn · received 8 October 2026 at 17:13 UTC
- Destination: Lagos (NG LOS) · ETA 8 October 2026 at 18:26 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of KOWIE?
KOWIE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for KOWIE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,886 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,271.
Which classification society manages KOWIE?
KOWIE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Reassigned.
Where has KOWIE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This area is consistent with its current Nigerian flag registration.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 August 2026. All-time records show 22 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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