JOHANN ESSBERGER (IMO 9480980)
JOHANN ESSBERGER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,260 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,824. This size and type suggest it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. JOHANN ESSBERGER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in West Europe and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 255804460
- Call sign: CQKG
- Gross tonnage: 4824
- Deadweight: 5260 t
- Length overall: 100 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 19 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/06/2026
- Registered owner: ZWOLFTE OCEANIA (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: JOHN T ESSBERGER GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 51°25.0′N · 001°29.8′E · Speed 11.1 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 08:15 UTC
- Destination: Dagenham (GB DAG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of JOHANN ESSBERGER?
JOHANN ESSBERGER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for JOHANN ESSBERGER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,260 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,824.
Which classification society manages JOHANN ESSBERGER?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has JOHANN ESSBERGER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and North Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2026. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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