BONITA ACE (IMO 9800104)
BONITA ACE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2018 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its eighth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,230 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,418. This size and type suggest it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. BONITA ACE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 354913000
- Call sign: 3FAF9
- Gross tonnage: 9418
- Deadweight: 16230 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/06/2026
- Registered owner: OTAMAY SHIPPING INC (Denmark)
- Ship manager: MOL CHEMICAL TANKERS EUROPE AS (Denmark)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 29°43.5′N · 095°14.0′W · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 00:57 UTC
- Destination: Houston (US HOU)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of BONITA ACE?
BONITA ACE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2018 and is currently in its eighth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BONITA ACE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,230 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,418.
Which classification society manages BONITA ACE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BONITA ACE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico. These areas represent its recent operational geographic footprint.
What is the PSC inspection history for BONITA ACE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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