CHEMICAL CHALLENGER (IMO 9743758)
CHEMICAL CHALLENGER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2015 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,111 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,155. This size and type suggest it is configured for the transport of specialized liquid cargoes. CHEMICAL CHALLENGER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 256160000
- Call sign: 9HA5719
- Gross tonnage: 9155
- Deadweight: 16111 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/06/2026
- Registered owner: CHEMICAL CHALLENGER SHIPPING (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: CHEMSHIP BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: FLEET MANAGEMENT LTD-HKG (China)
- Last AIS position: 36°5.7′N · 004°0.1′W · Speed 13.5 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 16:50 UTC
- Destination: Dumyat (Damietta) (EG DAM) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 00:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CHEMICAL CHALLENGER?
CHEMICAL CHALLENGER 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 this tanker?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,111 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,155.
Which classification society maintains this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHEMICAL CHALLENGER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the port-state control history of the vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 June 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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