HINCH SPIRIT (IMO 9508940)
HINCH SPIRIT is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Canada flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,966 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,660. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. HINCH SPIRIT is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has operated under two former flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Canada
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 316040257
- Call sign: VAHS
- Gross tonnage: 8660
- Deadweight: 13966 t
- Length overall: 137 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 31/10/2017, Teluk Bayur (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MCKEIL TANKERS LTD (Canada)
- ISM manager: TB MARINE SHIPMANAGEMENT (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 45°39.0′N · 073°28.6′W · Speed 9.9 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 20:37 UTC
- Destination: Clarkson (CA CSN) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HINCH SPIRIT?
HINCH SPIRIT is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HINCH SPIRIT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,966 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,660.
Which classification society manages HINCH SPIRIT?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HINCH SPIRIT been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the PSC inspection history for HINCH SPIRIT?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 August 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 31 October 2017.
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