CAROLINE ESSBERGER (IMO 9439151)
CAROLINE ESSBERGER is a chemical/oil products tanker built in 2009 and flying the flag of Portugal (MAR); it is in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 8,792 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,642, and a length overall of 123.3 metres. CAROLINE ESSBERGER has been classed since 23 December 2021 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 4 September 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe and Northern Europe (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and four other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 255917319
- Call sign: CQ2948
- Gross tonnage: 5642
- Deadweight: 8792 t
- Length overall: 123.25 m
- Beam: 17.2 m
- Home port: Maderia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/07/2026
- Registered owner: CAROLINE ESSBERGER (Germany)
- Ship manager: ESSBERGER & STOLT TANKERS (Germany)
- ISM manager: JOHN T ESSBERGER GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 51°18.6′N · 005°52.1′W · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 10:55 UTC
- Destination: Liverpool (GB LIV) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is CAROLINE ESSBERGER?
CAROLINE ESSBERGER is a chemical/oil products tanker built in 2009. It is in its 17th year of service.
What is the deadweight of CAROLINE ESSBERGER?
CAROLINE ESSBERGER has a deadweight of 8,792 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 5,642. It measures 123.3 metres overall.
What flag does CAROLINE ESSBERGER fly?
CAROLINE ESSBERGER flies the flag of Portugal (MAR). Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes CAROLINE ESSBERGER?
CAROLINE ESSBERGER has been classed since 23 December 2021 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 4 September 2024. Its class notation is Tanker for chemicals Tanker for oil products BIS Clean E0 ESP Ice(1A) TMON(oil lubricated) VCS(1).
How many port state control inspections has CAROLINE ESSBERGER had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 July 2026. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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