NEW COMFORT (IMO 9706413)
NEW COMFORT is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2016 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 313,999 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 166,154, and a length overall of 332.95 metres. This large-scale tanker is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. NEW COMFORT is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. 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 15 May 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 477129400
- Call sign: VRPR7
- Gross tonnage: 166154
- Deadweight: 313999 t
- Length overall: 332.95 m
- Beam: 59.998 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/05/2026
- Registered owner: NEW COMFORT SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ASSOCIATED MARITIME CO HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 27°48.5′N · 096°51.0′W · Speed 14.3 kn · at anchor · received 10 October 2026 at 04:01 UTC
- Destination: Corpus Christi (US CRP)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of NEW COMFORT?
The vessel has a length overall of 332.95 metres and a beam of 59.998 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 22.18 metres.
What is the capacity of this tanker?
NEW COMFORT has a deadweight tonnage of 313,999 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 166,154.
Which classification society maintains NEW COMFORT?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has NEW COMFORT been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. These areas are part of its recent East Asia and South East Asia transit profile.
What is the PSC inspection history for NEW COMFORT?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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