BW LILAC (IMO 9758076)
BW LILAC is a LNG Tanker built in 2018 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 90,714 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 114,364, and a length overall of 294.99 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied natural gas. The vessel's classification notation includes Tanker for liquefied gas, Gas fuelled, and NAUTICUS(Newbuilding). Recent geographic observations place the vessel in West Europe, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 December 2025.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 248587000
- Call sign: 9HA4715
- Gross tonnage: 114364
- Deadweight: 90714 t
- Length overall: 294.99 m
- Beam: 46.4 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/12/2025
- Registered owner: HAI KUO SHIPPING 1801 PTE LTD (Norway)
- Ship manager: BW LNG AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: BW FLEET MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 33°21.1′N · 056°35.5′W · Speed 13.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 13:04 UTC
- Destination: PORT FREEPORT · ETA 15 October 2026 at 20:08 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BW LILAC?
BW LILAC is an LNG Tanker built in 2018. It is currently in its 8th year of service.
What are the dimensions of BW LILAC?
The vessel has a length overall of 294.99 metres and a beam of 46.4 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 12.048 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of BW LILAC?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 90,714 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 114,364.
Where has BW LILAC been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Gulf of Mexico.
How many inspections has BW LILAC undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 December 2025. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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