FRONT CHEETAH (IMO 9686637)
FRONT CHEETAH is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2016 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 109,900 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 64,018. This capacity is characteristic of medium-to-large crude oil tankers used in global energy transport. FRONT CHEETAH is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 538006609
- Call sign: V7PA4
- Gross tonnage: 64018
- Deadweight: 109900 t
- Length overall: 250 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2025
- Registered owner: FRONT CHEETAH INC (Norway)
- Ship manager: FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 25°0.4′N · 055°3.1′E · Speed 0.3 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 16:10 UTC
- Destination: Jebel Ali (AE JEA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRONT CHEETAH?
FRONT CHEETAH is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for FRONT CHEETAH?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 109,900 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 64,018.
Which classification society manages FRONT CHEETAH?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has FRONT CHEETAH been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia, South East Asia, and East Africa. These regions represent its most recent geographic areas of operation.
What is the port-state control record for FRONT CHEETAH?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2025. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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