CHEM RANGER (IMO 9490296)
CHEM RANGER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,198 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,433. This capacity is typical for specialized tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. CHEM RANGER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, East Africa, and South America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 538004628
- Call sign: V7YC8
- Gross tonnage: 16433
- Deadweight: 26198 t
- Length overall: 159 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/05/2026
- Registered owner: HIRAI LINE/KAHO SHIPPING (Sweden)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: INTERUNITY MANAGEMENT CORP SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 38°7.8′N · 025°52.9′W · Speed 14.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 15:29 UTC
- Destination: Tarragona (ES TAR) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CHEM RANGER?
CHEM RANGER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHEM RANGER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 26,198 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,433.
Which classification society manages CHEM RANGER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. 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 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 May 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
Where has CHEM RANGER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, East Africa, and South America East Coast. It has also been noted in South Asia.
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