MONTESTENA (IMO 9585883)
MONTESTENA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2012 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 159,372 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 81,187, and a length overall of 274 metres. This size and specification are characteristic of large-scale crude oil transport operations. MONTESTENA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 November 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 255804740
- Call sign: CQKU
- Gross tonnage: 81187
- Deadweight: 159372 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/11/2025
- Registered owner: LIMAR TRANSPORTES MARITIMOS (Spain)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: IBAIZABAL TANKERS SL (Spain)
- Last AIS position: 3°39.6′S · 053°4.9′E · Speed 14.4 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 20:46 UTC
- Destination: Good Hope (US GOP) · ETA 8 November 2026 at 13:51 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MONTESTENA?
MONTESTENA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MONTESTENA?
The vessel has a length overall of 274 metres and a beam of 48 metres. These dimensions support its deadweight capacity of 159,372 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MONTESTENA?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MONTESTENA been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in the Singapore Strait and West Africa. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for MONTESTENA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 November 2025. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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