ESSIEN (IMO 9617454)
ESSIEN is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2013 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 42,190 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 26,827. This capacity is typical for tankers engaged in regional crude oil transport operations. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not provided in the current dataset. The vessel has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 March 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 563180400
- Call sign: 9V8655
- Gross tonnage: 26827
- Deadweight: 42190 t
- Length overall: 188 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/03/2025
- Registered owner: OCEAN ARK SHIPPING LTD
- Ship manager: STAMFORD SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE
- ISM manager: SYNERGY DENMARK A/S (Denmark)
- Last AIS position: 33°49.4′S · 018°26.5′E · Speed 0.2 kn · at anchor · received 10 October 2026 at 09:38 UTC
- Destination: Cape Town (ZA CPT)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ESSIEN?
ESSIEN is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2013 and is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ESSIEN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 42,190 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 26,827.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 March 2025. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
What is the flag history of ESSIEN?
The vessel currently flies the Singapore flag. It has operated under 3 different flags previously in its history.
How many names has the vessel held?
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names. This is part of a history that includes 8 recorded ownership changes.
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