PRIMA (IMO 9427433)
PRIMA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,534 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,433. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. PRIMA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 March 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 229450000
- Call sign: 9HA3338
- Gross tonnage: 5433
- Deadweight: 7534 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/10/2010, Tarragona (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/03/2026
- Registered owner: KYOTONIA LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ABC MARITIME AG (Switzerland)
- Last AIS position: 18°46.0′S · 037°12.0′E · Speed 3.6 kn · received 26 September 2026 at 00:52 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of PRIMA?
PRIMA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for PRIMA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,534 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,433.
Which classification society manages PRIMA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has PRIMA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South Africa and East Africa regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 19 March 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 25 October 2010.
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