TRUNG THAO 1818-BLC (IMO 9616371)
TRUNG THAO 1818-BLC is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2013 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,704 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,586. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. TRUNG THAO 1818-BLC is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed operating in the Singapore Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 December 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 574002750
- Call sign: 3WHI9
- Gross tonnage: 1586
- Deadweight: 2704 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 4 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/12/2025
- Registered owner: BIDV-SUMI TRUST LEASING CO (Vietnam)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CDC VIETNAM ENERGY CO LTD (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 1°42.9′N · 101°27.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 15 October 2026 at 00:43 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TRUNG THAO 1818-BLC?
TRUNG THAO 1818-BLC is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2013 and is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this tanker?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,704 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,586.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of Vietnam. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its service history.
What is the PSC inspection history for TRUNG THAO 1818-BLC?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 December 2025. All-time records show 4 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the South East Asia region. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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