PVT AZURA (IMO 9423683)
PVT AZURA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,945 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,919. This size and type suggest its use in regional liquid bulk transport and specialized chemical or oil product trades. PVT AZURA is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 574005080
- Call sign: XVIE7
- Gross tonnage: 11919
- Deadweight: 19945 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/09/2022, Panjang (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: PETROVIETNAM TRANSPORTATION (Vietnam)
- ISM manager: SOUTHERN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 60°1.1′N · 029°19.1′E · Speed 6.6 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 05:02 UTC
- Destination: Saint Petersburg (RU LED)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of PVT AZURA?
PVT AZURA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for PVT AZURA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 19,945 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,919.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of Vietnam. Throughout its history, it has operated under 3 different flag states.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 September 2022.
Where has PVT AZURA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico. These areas represent its recent operational geographic footprint.
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