FRONT CHALLENGER (IMO 9759745)
FRONT CHALLENGER is a Crude Oil 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 157,407 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 82,515, and a length overall of 276 metres. This vessel is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. The vessel is classed by an IACS member society. It has been observed in West Africa, West Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 538007002
- Call sign: V7UB7
- Gross tonnage: 82515
- Deadweight: 157407 t
- Length overall: 276 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/04/2026
- Registered owner: FRONT CHALLENGER INC (Norway)
- Ship manager: FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: INTERNATIONAL TANKER MNGMT LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 22°3.7′S · 037°40.4′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 20:32 UTC
- Destination: Cape Town (ZA CPT) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRONT CHALLENGER?
FRONT CHALLENGER is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the dimensions of FRONT CHALLENGER?
The vessel has a length overall of 276 metres and a beam of 48 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 157,407 metric tonnes.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Marshall Islands flag. It has operated under one former flag state during its service history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
Where has FRONT CHALLENGER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, West Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
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