VIRAJ (IMO 9463009)
VIRAJ is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Cook Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,999 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,691. This vessel is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport within its size class. VIRAJ is classed by the Korean Register. The vessel has been observed in the South Asia region over recent periods. It has a history of operating under four different flag states and has been known by six former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 25 inspections are on file since 2012, the most recent on 17 December 2021.
- Type: Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker
- Flag: Cook islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 518998382
- Call sign: E5U4362
- Gross tonnage: 3691
- Deadweight: 4999 t
- Home port: AVATIU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/12/2021
- Registered owner: VIRAJ SHIPPING INC (India)
- Ship manager: AVIK SHIP MANAGEMENT (India)
- Technical manager: SA MARINE SERVICES
- Last AIS position: 24°45.7′N · 056°32.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 07:11 UTC
- Destination: Shinas (OM SHI)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VIRAJ?
VIRAJ is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for VIRAJ?
The vessel is equipped with a 1D: 4 SA 8 CY main engine. This engine provides a power rating of 8 kW.
How many inspections has VIRAJ undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 25 inspections are on file since 2012, the most recent on 17 December 2021.
What is the flag status of VIRAJ?
The vessel currently flies the Cook Islands flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the black band for the Tokyo MoU.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 6 former names throughout its history. It has also operated under 4 different flags previously.
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