DESERT OAK (IMO 9445667)
DESERT OAK 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 13,174 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,505. This size and type suggest its utility in transporting liquid bulk cargoes across various regional routes. DESERT OAK is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 January 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538005560
- Call sign: V7PL6
- Gross tonnage: 8505
- Deadweight: 13174 t
- Length overall: 128 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/01/2026
- Registered owner: OCM TUNA DESERT OAK LLC (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NORBULK SHIPPING UK LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 8°28.8′N · 013°26.0′W · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 08:39 UTC
- Destination: Pepel (SL PEP)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DESERT OAK?
DESERT OAK is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for DESERT OAK?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,174 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,505.
Which classification society manages DESERT 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 DESERT OAK been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in West Africa and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for DESERT OAK?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 1 January 2026. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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