HERCULES 400 (IMO 9644952)
HERCULES 400 is a Bunkering Tanker built in 2014 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its twelfth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,506 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,062, and a length overall of 97 metres. This size and type suggest its use in coastal or regional fuel transfer operations.
HERCULES 400 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2025.
- Type: Bunkering Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 255707000
- Call sign: CQGC
- Gross tonnage: 4062
- Deadweight: 5506 t
- Length overall: 97 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/09/2025
- Registered owner: BLACKCAP SHIPPING LTD (Spain)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PENINSULA PETROLEUM SL (Spain)
- Last AIS position: 36°20.0′N · 003°0.8′W · Speed 7.4 kn
- Destination: Gibraltar (GI GIB) · ETA 2026-10-09T22:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HERCULES 400?
HERCULES 400 is a Bunkering Tanker. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its twelfth year of service.
What are the dimensions of HERCULES 400?
The vessel has a length overall of 97 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 5,506 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with HERCULES 400?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HERCULES 400 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2025. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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