LNG VENUS (IMO 9645736)
LNG VENUS is a LNG Tanker built in 2014 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 86,241 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 136,710. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied natural gas. LNG VENUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 November 2023.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 432994000
- Call sign: 7JQG
- Gross tonnage: 136710
- Deadweight: 86241 t
- Length overall: 288 m
- Beam: 49 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/11/2023
- Registered owner: OSAKA GAS INT & MITSUI OSK (Japan)
- Ship manager: MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MOL GLOBAL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE
- Last AIS position: 19°53.0′S · 116°50.4′E · Speed 11.2 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 19:36 UTC
- Destination: Dampier (AU DAM) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of LNG VENUS?
LNG VENUS is an LNG Tanker. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for LNG VENUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 86,241 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 136,710.
Which classification society manages LNG VENUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has LNG VENUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
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. The most recent inspection was on 30 November 2023. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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