SAKURA ADVANCE (IMO 9568495)
SAKURA ADVANCE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 27,000 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,349. This capacity is typical for tankers engaged in regional chemical or petroleum product transport. SAKURA ADVANCE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 371880000
- Call sign: 3FKN6
- Gross tonnage: 19349
- Deadweight: 27000 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/10/2026
- Registered owner: COURAGEOUS & KSK PANAMA SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KOKUKA SANGYO CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 9°39.3′S · 034°48.2′W · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 05:51 UTC
- Destination: Paranaguá (BR PNG) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 11:54 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SAKURA ADVANCE?
SAKURA ADVANCE 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 SAKURA ADVANCE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 27,000 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,349.
Which classification society maintains SAKURA ADVANCE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has SAKURA ADVANCE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has SAKURA ADVANCE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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