VL BRILLIANT (IMO 9683673)
VL BRILLIANT is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2014 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 319,547, a gross tonnage of 161,367, and no length overall is provided. This large-scale tanker is designed for significant crude oil transport operations. VL BRILLIANT is classed by Lloyd's Register. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South China Sea, South East Asia, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636023888
- Call sign: 5LPX6
- Gross tonnage: 161367
- Deadweight: 319547 t
- Length overall: 333 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 8 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: GMF GLV NO 2 SA (Liberia)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: HMM OCEAN SERVICE CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 22°5.6′N · 122°6.8′E · Speed 13.9 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 20:45 UTC
- Destination: Shuidong Pt (CN SDG) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 22:11 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VL BRILLIANT?
VL BRILLIANT is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VL BRILLIANT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 319,547 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 161,367.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VL BRILLIANT been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. Other recent areas include South East Asia and the Gulf of Mexico.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2026. All-time records show 8 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
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