NEW CHAMPION (IMO 9799147)
NEW CHAMPION is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2018 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its eighth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 311,054 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 160,178, and a length overall of 332.914 metres. This large-scale tanker is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. NEW CHAMPION is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, 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 14 September 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 477191800
- Call sign: VRRY7
- Gross tonnage: 160178
- Deadweight: 311054 t
- Length overall: 332.914 m
- Beam: 60.045 m
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner: NEW CHAMPION SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ASSOCIATED MARITIME CO HK LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 33°54.2′S · 029°50.5′E · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 23:54 UTC
- Destination: Nagoya, Aichi (JP NGO) · ETA 12 November 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEW CHAMPION?
NEW CHAMPION is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2018. It is currently in its eighth year of service.
What are the dimensions of NEW CHAMPION?
The vessel has a length overall of 332.914 metres and a beam of 60.045 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 21.925 metres.
What is the deadweight capacity of this tanker?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 311,054 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 160,178.
Which classification society maintains NEW CHAMPION?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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