HESPERIDES (IMO 9508079)
HESPERIDES is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,416 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,263. Given its specifications, it is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. HESPERIDES is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has previously operated under three different flag states and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 March 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 255915743
- Call sign: CQ2201
- Gross tonnage: 4263
- Deadweight: 6416 t
- Length overall: 109 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: PETROGAS (Canary Islands)
- Last AIS position: 28°57.9′N · 013°31.7′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 21:13 UTC
- Destination: Lanzarote (ES ACE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HESPERIDES?
HESPERIDES is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HESPERIDES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 6,416 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,263.
Which classification society manages HESPERIDES?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. 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 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 March 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has HESPERIDES been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It currently flies the flag of Portugal (MAR).
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