CHAMPION ISTRA (IMO 9489209)
CHAMPION ISTRA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2012 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 51,655 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 30,908. This capacity is typical for tankers engaged in the transport of refined petroleum products and chemicals. CHAMPION ISTRA is classed by the Croatian Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North Europe, South America East Coast, and Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 257724000
- Call sign: LAMK8
- Gross tonnage: 30908
- Deadweight: 51655 t
- Length overall: 195 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/05/2016, Gladstone (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/06/2026
- Registered owner: CHAMPION SHIPPING AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: CHAMPION TANKERS AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: ASP SHIP MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 5°32.9′S · 150°8.9′E · Speed 11.2 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 09:02 UTC
- Destination: Kimbe (PG KIM)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CHAMPION ISTRA?
CHAMPION ISTRA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CHAMPION ISTRA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 51,655 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 30,908.
Which classification society handles CHAMPION ISTRA?
The vessel is classed by the Croatian Register of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHAMPION ISTRA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including North Europe and the South America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico area.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 June 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 May 2016.
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