WISBY ARGAN (IMO 9426489)
WISBY ARGAN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,348 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,776, and a length overall of 99.8 metres. This vessel is sized for specialized transport of liquid chemical and oil products. WISBY ARGAN is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 April 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 259746000
- Call sign: LAFB7
- Gross tonnage: 4776
- Deadweight: 7348 t
- Length overall: 99.8 m
- Beam: 18.25 m
- Home port: OSLO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/10/2014, Algeciras (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/04/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: WISBY TANKERS AB (Sweden)
- ISM manager: MARIN SHIP MANAGEMENT (Marshall Islands)
- Last AIS position: 55°8.1′N · 001°31.1′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 15:48 UTC
- Destination: Blyth (GB BLY)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of WISBY ARGAN?
WISBY ARGAN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 7,348 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,776.
Who built the WISBY ARGAN and when?
The vessel was built in 2009. The shipyard responsible for its construction was Penglai Jinglu Ship Industry Co Ltd.
What are the dimensions of WISBY ARGAN?
The vessel has a length overall of 99.8 metres and a beam of 18.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.012 metres.
What is the classification of WISBY ARGAN?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its specific notation is Tanker for chemicals and oil products E0 ESP TMON VCS(1).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 April 2025. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 October 2014.
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