MELODY HOPE (IMO 9789271)
MELODY HOPE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2022 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its fourth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 300,927, a gross tonnage of 152,811, and no length overall is recorded. This large-scale tanker is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. MELODY HOPE is classed by American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 February 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 538009824
- Call sign: V7A5216
- Gross tonnage: 152811
- Deadweight: 300927 t
- Length overall: 328 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/02/2026
- Registered owner: GIANT STAR SHIPPING INC (China)
- Ship manager: CIDO SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN TANKER MGMT-HKG (China)
- Last AIS position: 37°58.7′N · 123°4.4′E · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 03:47 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 01:35 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MELODY HOPE?
MELODY HOPE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2022. It is currently in its fourth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MELODY HOPE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 300,927 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 152,811.
Which classification society manages MELODY HOPE?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MELODY HOPE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Asia, the Indian Ocean, and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Java Sea and South Africa.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 February 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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