NEON (IMO 9672478)
NEON is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2013 and flying the Maldives flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 27,259 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,451. This size and type suggest its suitability for specialized liquid cargo transport. NEON is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under five different flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 January 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Maldives
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 455481000
- Call sign: 8QNR
- Gross tonnage: 18492
- Deadweight: 27259 t
- Length overall: 176 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/01/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: STATE TRADING ORGANIZATION PLC (Maldives)
- Last AIS position: 11°0.5′N · 070°7.7′E · Speed 11.4 kn · received 10 October 2026 at 06:23 UTC
- Destination: Male (MV MLE) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 10:16 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of NEON?
NEON is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2013 and is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NEON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 27,259 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,451.
Which classification society manages NEON?
NEON is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has NEON been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
What is the PSC inspection history for NEON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 January 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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