HORTEN (IMO 9740342)
HORTEN is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2018 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its eighth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 297,638, a gross tonnage of 157,316, and no length overall is provided. This large-scale tanker is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. HORTEN is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 May 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 636023847
- Call sign: 5LPS4
- Gross tonnage: 157316
- Deadweight: 297638 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/05/2026
- Registered owner: GIPTON SHIPPING INC (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZODIAC MARITIME LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 14°13.6′N · 114°15.4′W · Speed 15.4 kn · under way · received 2 October 2026 at 23:19 UTC
- Destination: Angra dos Reis (BR ADR) · ETA 26 October 2026 at 00:50 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of HORTEN?
HORTEN is a Crude Oil Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 297,638 and a gross tonnage of 157,316.
Which classification society maintains HORTEN?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the flag state of HORTEN?
HORTEN currently flies the Liberia flag. The vessel has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
Where has HORTEN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Africa, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These observations cover its recent operational transit areas.
How many PSC inspections has HORTEN undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 May 2026. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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