ACTION (IMO 9507984)
ACTION is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,897 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,999. Given its specific tanker configuration and size, it is designed for the transport of specialized liquid cargoes. ACTION is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 November 2025.
- Type: Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 255917000
- Call sign: CQXP
- Gross tonnage: 4999
- Deadweight: 5897 t
- Beam: 18 m
- Home port: MADEIRA - 1964
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/09/2016, El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/11/2025
- Registered owner: NORTH SEA BV (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NORBULK SHIPPING UK LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 38°40.7′N · 009°11.7′W · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 19:04 UTC
- Destination: Lisboa (PT LIS)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when ACTION arrives in Lisboa. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ACTION?
ACTION is an Asphalt/Bitumen Tanker built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of ACTION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,897 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,999. Its moulded beam is recorded at 18 metres.
Which classification society maintains ACTION?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is + AUT-CCS # AUT-PORT + AUT-UMS INWATERSURVEY MON-SHAFT.
Where has ACTION been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
What is the PSC inspection history for ACTION?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 November 2025. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 September 2016.
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