BOCHEM WALVIS BAY (IMO 9725859)
BOCHEM WALVIS BAY is a Chemical/Oil Products 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 19,994 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 12,148, and a length overall of 145 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. BOCHEM WALVIS BAY is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and along the West Coast of South America. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 477348100
- Call sign: VRPN2
- Gross tonnage: 12148
- Deadweight: 19994 t
- Length overall: 145 m
- Beam: 24 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner: GOLDEX FORTUNE LTD (Liberia)
- Ship manager: ULTRATANK SHIPPING SA (Uruguay)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIPMANAGEMENT S
- Last AIS position: 24°38.6′N · 089°15.4′W · Speed 12.5 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 05:49 UTC
- Destination: Rio de Janeiro (BR RIO) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 07:46 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BOCHEM WALVIS BAY?
BOCHEM WALVIS BAY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOCHEM WALVIS BAY?
The vessel has a length overall of 145 metres and a beam of 24 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 19,994 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages BOCHEM WALVIS BAY?
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 BOCHEM WALVIS BAY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded near the West Coast of South America.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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