VARKAN MARMARA (IMO 9458145)
VARKAN MARMARA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Turkey flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,865 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,478, and a length overall of 100 metres. This vessel is sized for specialized chemical and oil product transport operations.
Bureau Veritas, an IACS member, is the classification society for this vessel, though its status is currently listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 October 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Turkey
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 271002685
- Call sign: TCTN8
- Gross tonnage: 3478
- Deadweight: 4865 t
- Length overall: 100 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/10/2025
- Registered owner: VARKAN GEMI INSA SANAYI AS (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: VEYSEL VARDAL GEMICILIK (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 52°25.6′N · 004°46.7′E · Speed 7.7 kn
- Destination: Amsterdam (NL AMS) · ETA 2026-10-09T09:30:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VARKAN MARMARA?
VARKAN MARMARA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VARKAN MARMARA?
The vessel has a length overall of 100 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 4,865 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VARKAN MARMARA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and North Europe. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 October 2025. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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