NEW VANGUARD is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 297,115 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 157,039. Given its significant deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. NEW VANGUARD is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 March 2026.
NEW VANGUARD is a Crude Oil Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 297,115 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 157,039.
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 March 2026. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. These areas are part of its recent activity in East, South, and South East Asia.
The vessel was built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
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