TWIN CASTOR (IMO 9625956)
TWIN CASTOR is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2013 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 321,039, a gross tonnage of 167,578, and no length overall is specified. This large-scale tanker is designed for significant crude oil transport operations. TWIN CASTOR is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South China Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 636016137
- Call sign: D5EQ7
- Gross tonnage: 167578
- Deadweight: 321039 t
- Length overall: 332 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/04/2026
- Registered owner: CASTOR MARINE LTD-CAY (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: AL SEER MARINE SUPPLIES (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: WALLEM GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 10°51.1′N · 111°34.5′E · Speed 10.8 kn · constrained by draught · received 13 October 2026 at 04:09 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 21:22 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TWIN CASTOR?
TWIN CASTOR is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for TWIN CASTOR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 321,039 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 167,578.
Which classification society manages TWIN CASTOR?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has TWIN CASTOR been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, South China Sea, and South Asia. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for TWIN CASTOR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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