KATANA GALAXY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2016 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,980 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,917. This size and type suggest it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. KATANA GALAXY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one earlier flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026.
KATANA GALAXY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 19,980 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,917.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
The vessel has been observed in several regions including West Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been recorded in South Asia and East Africa.
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