RIO APURE (IMO 9589748)
RIO APURE 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 158,658 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 81,384. This capacity is consistent with large-scale crude oil transport operations. RIO APURE is classed by Bureau Veritas. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico. 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; 9 inspections are on file since 2011, the most recent on 11 January 2018.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 538004237
- Call sign: V7VX8
- Gross tonnage: 81384
- Deadweight: 158658 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/01/2018
- Registered owner: ACE MARITIME INC (Venezuela)
- Ship manager: PDV MARINA SA (Venezuela)
- Last AIS position: 6°17.7′N · 003°22.8′E · received 26 August 2026 at 19:17 UTC
- Destination: Lagos (NG LOS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of RIO APURE?
RIO APURE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for RIO APURE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 158,658 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 81,384.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has RIO APURE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its recent operational geographic areas.
What is the port-state control record for RIO APURE?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 9 inspections are on file since 2011, the most recent on 11 January 2018.
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