SEAWAYS RIO GRANDE (IMO 9593438)
SEAWAYS RIO GRANDE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2012 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 159,056 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 81,346, and a length overall of 274 metres. This size and type indicate its role in the global transport of crude oil products. SEAWAYS RIO GRANDE is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 538004028
- Call sign: V7UT9
- Gross tonnage: 81346
- Deadweight: 159056 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/05/2026
- Registered owner: DSS 2 LLC (USA)
- Ship manager: DIAMOND S MANAGEMENT LLC (USA)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN TANKER MGMT-SNG
- Last AIS position: 38°15.4′N · 074°13.8′W · Speed 13.1 kn · under way · received 19 October 2026 at 06:27 UTC
- Destination: Philadelphia (US PHL) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 17:17 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SEAWAYS RIO GRANDE?
SEAWAYS RIO GRANDE is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SEAWAYS RIO GRANDE?
The vessel has a length overall of 274 metres and a beam of 48 metres. It possesses a deadweight tonnage of 159,056 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains SEAWAYS RIO GRANDE?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
Where has SEAWAYS RIO GRANDE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in West Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been observed along the North America East Coast.
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