CAIFU CHAO (IMO 9725823)
CAIFU CHAO is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2015 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,998 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 12,145. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. CAIFU CHAO is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 636016933
- Call sign: D5IM4
- Gross tonnage: 12145
- Deadweight: 19998 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/09/2026
- Registered owner: RIGTON SHIPPING INC (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZODIAC MARITIME LTD (The Grenadines)
- Last AIS position: 8°51.3′N · 079°31.2′W · Speed 0.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 18:49 UTC
- Destination: Callao (PE CLL)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CAIFU CHAO?
CAIFU CHAO is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2015 and is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CAIFU CHAO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 19,998 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,145.
Which classification society manages CAIFU CHAO?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CAIFU CHAO been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been noted in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 September 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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