CHEM COBALT (IMO 9740770)
CHEM COBALT is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,990 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 11,918, and a length overall of 147 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in transporting liquid chemicals and oil products. CHEM COBALT is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, South Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636019199
- Call sign: D5TK3
- Gross tonnage: 11918
- Deadweight: 19990 t
- Length overall: 147 m
- Beam: 24 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/05/2026
- Registered owner: CHEM COBALT SA (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: ACE QUANTUM CHEMICAL TANKERS (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: ASM MARITIME BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 53°32.3′N · 009°59.1′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 23:53 UTC
- Destination: Hamburg (DE HAM)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHEM COBALT?
CHEM COBALT 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 CHEM COBALT?
The vessel has a length overall of 147 metres and a beam of 24 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 19,990 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages CHEM COBALT?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHEM COBALT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand region. These areas represent its recent operational footprint.
What is the PSC inspection history for CHEM COBALT?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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