FRONT DUCHESS (IMO 9771341)
FRONT DUCHESS is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2017 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 299,441 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 155,025, and a length overall of 333 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. FRONT DUCHESS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, 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 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 September 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 538007095
- Call sign: V7WO6
- Gross tonnage: 155025
- Deadweight: 299441 t
- Length overall: 333 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 8 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/09/2025
- Registered owner: FRONT DUCHESS INC (Norway)
- Ship manager: FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: OSM MARITIME SHIP MANAGEMENT
- Last AIS position: 30°16.6′S · 054°20.0′E · Speed 12.2 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 05:17 UTC
- Destination: Daesan (DSN) (KR DSN) · ETA 31 October 2026 at 09:12 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of FRONT DUCHESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 333 metres and a beam of 60 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 21.625 metres.
What is the capacity of FRONT DUCHESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 299,441 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 155,025.
Which classification society manages FRONT DUCHESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 September 2025. All-time records show 8 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Where has FRONT DUCHESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. These areas represent its recent recent geographic trading footprint.
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