STAR ARUBA (IMO 9433092)
VARKAN EGE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,542 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,222. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products.
Lloyd's Register, an IACS member, provides classification for the vessel. Recent maritime activity has observed the vessel in West Europe and North Europe. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 December 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 255917331
- Call sign: CQ2960
- Gross tonnage: 2222
- Deadweight: 3542 t
- Length overall: 89 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/08/2023, Rotterdam (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: VOLHARDING MARITIME FLEET BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: RED SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 51°3.1′N · 002°19.1′E · Speed 6.6 kn
- Destination: Dunkirk (US DKK) · ETA 2026-10-08T22:52:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VARKAN EGE?
VARKAN EGE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VARKAN EGE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,542 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,222.
Which classification society serves this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has VARKAN EGE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and North Europe. These geographic areas represent its most recent recorded maritime activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for VARKAN EGE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 December 2025. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 August 2023.
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