VL PRIME (IMO 9683685)
VL PRIME is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2015 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 319,547 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 161,770. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. VL PRIME is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Asia, West Africa, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 3 December 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 636023889
- Call sign: 5LPX7
- Gross tonnage: 161770
- Deadweight: 319547 t
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 03/12/2025, Rotterdam (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: GMF GLV NO 3 SA (Liberia)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: HMM OCEAN SERVICE CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 6°13.4′N · 016°20.2′W · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:09 UTC
- Destination: Kaohsiung (TW KHH) · ETA 12 November 2026 at 07:36 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VL PRIME?
VL PRIME is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VL PRIME?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 319,547 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 161,770.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VL PRIME been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South Africa, and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for VL PRIME?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 December 2025. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2017 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 3 December 2025.
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