ROMANCE (IMO 9468815)
ROMANCE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,094, a gross tonnage of 30,964, and a length overall of 177 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional crude oil transport and tanker operations. ROMANCE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 352005202
- Call sign: 3E8356
- Gross tonnage: 30964
- Deadweight: 50094 t
- Length overall: 177 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/07/2025
- Registered owner: KOSO SHIPPING SA (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: AVANAH PETROLEUM DMCC (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: SUPERFLEET DMCC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 25°23.4′N · 056°29.6′E · Speed 11.4 kn · received 27 August 2026 at 16:37 UTC
- Destination: Khor al Fakkan (AE KLF)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ROMANCE?
ROMANCE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ROMANCE?
The vessel has a length overall of 177 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 30,964.
Which classification society manages ROMANCE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2025. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
Where has ROMANCE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. These areas are part of its recent operational profile in South East Asia.
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