ADVANTAGE START (IMO 9466570)
ADVANTAGE START is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 156,639 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 84,203, and a length overall of 274 metres. This vessel is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. ADVANTAGE START is classed by American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 538006196
- Call sign: V7KY9
- Gross tonnage: 84203
- Deadweight: 156639 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/06/2025
- Registered owner: OCEAN TANKER 2412 LTD (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GENEL DENIZCILIK NAKLIYATI AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 5°14.2′N · 003°58.0′W · Speed 0.4 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 17:23 UTC
- Destination: Abidjan (CI ABJ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ADVANTAGE START?
ADVANTAGE START is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ADVANTAGE START?
The vessel has a length overall of 274 metres and a beam of 48 metres. These dimensions support its 156,639 DWT capacity.
Which classification society maintains ADVANTAGE START?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2025. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has ADVANTAGE START been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and East Asia. It has also been recorded in South East Asian waters.
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