NEW HORIZON (IMO 9486520)
NEW HORIZON is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2012 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 317,978 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 165,278. Given its significant deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026. It has previously operated under 2 former names and 1 former flag state.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 477174100
- Call sign: VRKM3
- Gross tonnage: 165278
- Deadweight: 317978 t
- Length overall: 333 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/07/2026
- Registered owner: NEW HORIZON SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ASSOCIATED MARITIME CO HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 7°24.3′S · 077°56.7′E · Speed 12.7 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 15:04 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG) · ETA 28 October 2026 at 19:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of NEW HORIZON?
NEW HORIZON is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of NEW HORIZON?
The vessel has a length overall of 333 metres. It also features a beam width of 60 metres.
What is the deadweight tonnage of this tanker?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 317,978 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 165,278.
How many inspections has NEW HORIZON undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 July 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
Has the vessel changed names or flags before?
Yes, the vessel has been registered under 2 former names. It has also operated under 1 former flag state during its history.
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