AVA (IMO 9444807)
AVA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,500 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,340, and a length overall of 117 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. AVA is classed by Sing Lloyd. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 5 different flags and has been known by 6 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 November 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 667002554
- Call sign: 9LS2257
- Gross tonnage: 4340
- Deadweight: 6500 t
- Length overall: 117 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 30/08/2024, Rizhao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/11/2025
- Registered owner: AVA SHIPPING SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: OCEANIX PETROLEUM TRADING (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 1°11.8′N · 103°50.5′E · received 13 August 2026 at 08:02 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AVA?
AVA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions of AVA?
The vessel has a length overall of 117 metres and a beam of 17 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 6,500 metric tonnes.
Which flag does AVA fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 5 different flag states.
How many PSC inspections has AVA undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 53 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 November 2025. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2008 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 30 August 2024.
Where has AVA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the Malacca Strait. These areas represent its recent geographic operational profile.
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