JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER (IMO 9404364)
JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER is a chemical/oil products tanker built in 2010 and flying the flag of Portugal (MAR); it is in its 16th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 6,870 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,859, and a length overall of 119.1 metres. JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER has been classed since 22 December 2021 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 4 September 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe, Northern Europe, and the Mediterranean (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and three other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 February 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 255806060
- Call sign: CQIT2
- Gross tonnage: 4859
- Deadweight: 6870 t
- Length overall: 119.1 m
- Beam: 16.9 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/02/2026
- Registered owner: JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: JOHN T ESSBERGER GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 51°15.3′N · 004°22.1′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 17 October 2026 at 12:46 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER?
JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER is a chemical/oil products tanker built in 2010. It is in its 16th year of service.
What is the deadweight of JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER?
JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER has a deadweight of 6,870 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 4,859. It measures 119.1 metres overall.
What flag does JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER fly?
JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER flies the flag of Portugal (MAR). Earlier it sailed under three other flags.
Who classes JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER?
JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER has been classed since 22 December 2021 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 4 September 2025. Its class notation is Tanker for chemicals Tanker for oil products BIS Clean E0 ESP Ice(1A) TMON(oil lubricated) VCS(1).
How many port state control inspections has JOHN AUGUSTUS ESSBERGER had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 February 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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