RIO CARONI (IMO 9586722)
RIO CARONI is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 158,777 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 81,384. This capacity is characteristic of large-scale crude oil transport operations. RIO CARONI is classed by Bureau Veritas. The vessel has been observed in West Africa and Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 11 inspections are on file since 2011, the most recent on 27 August 2017.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 538004235
- Call sign: V7VX6
- Gross tonnage: 81384
- Deadweight: 158777 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/08/2017
- Registered owner: NOAH MARITIME CO (Venezuela)
- Ship manager: PDV MARINA SA (Venezuela)
- Last AIS position: 4°23.9′N · 002°8.3′E · Speed 0.1 kn · received 5 October 2026 at 23:38 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of RIO CARONI?
RIO CARONI is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for RIO CARONI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 158,777 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 81,384.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Marshall Islands flag. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 11 inspections are on file since 2011, the most recent on 27 August 2017.
Where has RIO CARONI been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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