VAN (IMO 9694189)
VAN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2015 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,997, a gross tonnage of 28,160, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. VAN is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 538010978
- Call sign: V7A6400
- Gross tonnage: 28160
- Deadweight: 49997 t
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: OCEAN TIANLI SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Technical manager: BESIKTAS LIKID TASIMACILIK DENIZCILIK TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
- ISM manager: BESIKTAS LIKID TASIMACILIK (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 29°44.5′N · 095°12.1′W · Speed 0.1 kn · moored · received 12 October 2026 at 19:04 UTC
- Destination: Houston (US HOU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VAN?
VAN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VAN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,997 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 28,160.
Which classification society manages VAN?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has VAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Africa. These regions represent its recent geographic operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for VAN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 August 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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