NEW CONSTANT (IMO 9708514)
NEW CONSTANT 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 318,862 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 166,639. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. NEW CONSTANT is classed by China Classification Society, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the Malacca Strait, and South East Asia 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 26 March 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 477810200
- Call sign: VRPN5
- Gross tonnage: 166639
- Deadweight: 318862 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/03/2025
- Registered owner: NEW CONSTANT SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ASSOCIATED MARITIME CO HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 11°9.9′N · 110°15.0′E · Speed 13.2 kn · constrained by draught · received 7 October 2026 at 09:08 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 15:50 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEW CONSTANT?
NEW CONSTANT is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NEW CONSTANT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 318,862 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 166,639.
Which classification society maintains NEW CONSTANT?
The vessel is classed by China Classification Society. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has NEW CONSTANT been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the South China Sea. It has also been observed operating through the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait.
What is the port-state control record for NEW CONSTANT?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 March 2025. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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