MARACAIBO (IMO 9441154)
MARACAIBO is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 73,662 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 42,010, and a length overall of 228.6 metres. At this capacity, it is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. MARACAIBO is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the North America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538003422
- Call sign: V7QQ9
- Gross tonnage: 42010
- Deadweight: 73662 t
- Length overall: 228.6 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: Majuro
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: WHITE FLAG VENTURES LXXXVIII
- Ship manager: TRAFIGURA MARITIME LOGISTICS
- ISM manager · DOC holder: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 26°16.5′N · 079°24.4′W · Speed 13.2 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 05:52 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM) · ETA 30 October 2026 at 21:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of MARACAIBO?
MARACAIBO is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 73,662 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 42,010.
Who is the classification society for MARACAIBO?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class notations include Chemical tanker Type 3 and Oil tanker ESP.
What are the dimensions of MARACAIBO?
The vessel has a length overall of 228.6 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.501 metres.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has MARACAIBO been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It has also been observed near the South America East Coast and North America East Coast.
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