MANTA (IMO 9424651)
MANTA is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 46,592, a gross tonnage of 28,231, and a beam of 32.2 metres. This configuration is typical for medium-sized tankers engaged in regional oil product transport. MANTA is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under 8 different flag states and 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 November 2025.
- Type: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 667001259
- Call sign: 9LU2062
- Gross tonnage: 28231
- Deadweight: 46592 t
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Freetown
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: VALTRYS SEALANES LTD (China)
- ISM manager: MARITIME MAVENS LLC (Sumqayit Azerbaijan)
- Last AIS position: 70°7.0′N · 036°0.6′E · Speed 0.5 kn · received 9 October 2026 at 09:31 UTC
- Destination: Murmansk (MMK) (RU MMK) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 19:13 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MANTA?
The vessel has a beam of 32.2 metres and a maximum draught of 12.8 metres. These dimensions support its operations as an Oil Products Tanker.
What engine does MANTA use?
The main engine is a Hitachi Zosen Diesel and Engineering CO., Ltd model. Specifically, it is a 1*9480 Mark 6S50MC-C engine built in 2009.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 November 2025. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
What is the vessel's flag and MoU status?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the black band for the Tokyo MoU.
Where has MANTA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, and West Africa. These regions represent its recent geographic areas of operation.
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