VALIANT (IMO 9409247)
VALIANT is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Equatorial Guinea flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 317,441, a gross tonnage of 160,135, and a beam of 60 metres. Given its significant deadweight, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. VALIANT is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. It has operated under four former flags and three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 September 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Equatorial Guinea
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 631010075
- Call sign: 3CAN28
- Gross tonnage: 160135
- Deadweight: 317441 t
- Beam: 60 m
- Home port: Annobon
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/03/2017, Rizhao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MOST BRIGHT INVESTMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 31°30.2′N · 032°22.6′E · at anchor · received 27 September 2026 at 16:35 UTC
- Destination: Port Said (EG PSD)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VALIANT?
VALIANT is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VALIANT?
The vessel has a beam of 60 metres and a maximum draught of 22.63 metres. It carries a significant deadweight tonnage of 317,441 metric tonnes.
What engine does VALIANT use for propulsion?
The vessel is equipped with a 6S90MC-C main engine. This single engine unit is rated at 29,340 kilowatts.
How many inspections has VALIANT undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 September 2025. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 March 2017.
What is the classification of VALIANT?
VALIANT is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
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