PETROLIMEX 12 (IMO 9404156)
PETROLIMEX 12 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,144 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,542, and a length overall of 128.6 metres. This size profile is typical for regional product tankers operating in coastal and short-sea trades. PETROLIMEX 12 is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 16 March 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 574383000
- Call sign: 3WWL
- Gross tonnage: 8542
- Deadweight: 13144 t
- Length overall: 128.6 m
- Beam: 20.4 m
- Home port: SAIGON
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 07/08/2025, Tanjung priok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: VITACO (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 10°15.9′N · 107°4.2′E · Speed 10.7 kn · moored · received 17 October 2026 at 11:51 UTC
- Destination: VN VUNGTAU
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of PETROLIMEX 12?
PETROLIMEX 12 is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 13,144 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,542.
Who is the classification society for PETROLIMEX 12?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes Tanker for chemicals and oil products BIS E0 ESP TMON VCS(2).
What are the dimensions of PETROLIMEX 12?
The vessel has a length overall of 128.6 metres and a beam of 20.4 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.714 metres.
Where has PETROLIMEX 12 been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 March 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 August 2025.
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