RIVER OAK (IMO 9438157)
RIVER OAK is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,133 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,530. This size and type suggest its utility in transporting liquid chemical or petroleum products. RIVER OAK is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 17 February 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538005559
- Call sign: V7PO7
- Gross tonnage: 8530
- Deadweight: 13133 t
- Length overall: 128 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 29/01/2024, Falmouth (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/02/2026
- Registered owner: OCM TUNA RIVER OAK LLC (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NORBULK SHIPPING UK LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 22°36.1′S · 013°41.7′E · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:25 UTC
- Destination: Walvis Bay (NA WVB)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of RIVER OAK?
RIVER OAK 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 RIVER OAK?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,133 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,530.
Which classification society manages RIVER OAK?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has RIVER OAK been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 28 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 February 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 29 January 2024.
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