LOTUS (IMO 9449546)
LOTUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,259 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,389. At this scale, the vessel is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. LOTUS is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and the Java Sea. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 September 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 565743000
- Call sign: 9VCL3
- Gross tonnage: 6389
- Deadweight: 9259 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CHANDRA MARITIME INTERNATIONAL
- ISM manager: HONG LAM MARINE PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 4°27.7′S · 106°35.2′E · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 18:44 UTC
- Destination: SG PEBGC · ETA 16 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of LOTUS?
LOTUS 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 LOTUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,259 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,389.
Which classification society manages LOTUS?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has LOTUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the Java Sea. It has also been observed operating throughout South East Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 September 2025. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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