HESTER is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2012 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,984 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,647. Given its specifications, it is configured for the transport of petroleum-derived liquid cargoes. HESTER is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under three different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 April 2026.
HESTER is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 11,984 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,647.
HESTER is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South Asia. It has also been recorded operating within the Singapore Strait and South East Asia.
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 April 2026. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
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