VESTHOLMEN (IMO 9421295)
VESTHOLMEN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,525 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,261. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. VESTHOLMEN is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has operated under two former flags and has been registered under three different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538005740
- Call sign: V7GN2
- Gross tonnage: 11261
- Deadweight: 17525 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/07/2026
- Registered owner: VESTHOLMEN AS (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NORBULK SHIPPING UK LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 16°45.2′N · 022°59.1′W · Speed 9.9 kn · received 16 September 2026 at 03:16 UTC
- Destination: SAL ISLAND
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VESTHOLMEN?
VESTHOLMEN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VESTHOLMEN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,525 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,261.
Which classification society manages VESTHOLMEN?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has VESTHOLMEN been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has VESTHOLMEN undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 26 July 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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