BOW OPTIMA (IMO 9818541)
BOW OPTIMA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2020 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,042 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 34,184, and a length overall of 182.88 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. The vessel's classification notation includes Tanker for chemicals and oil products, BIS, BMON, BWM(T), CCO, COAT-PSPC(B; V), CSR, E0, ESP, ETC, F(A), HL(1.67), NAUT(OC), Recyclable, TMON, and VCS(2). Recent observation data places the vessel in East Asia, the Gulf of Mexico, 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 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 February 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 257525000
- Call sign: LAGA8
- Gross tonnage: 34184
- Deadweight: 49042 t
- Length overall: 182.88 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/02/2026
- Registered owner: ODFJELL CHEMICAL TANKERS AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 49°32.7′N · 163°30.5′W · Speed 14.2 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 10:04 UTC
- Destination: Balboa (CO BAL) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 12:37 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of BOW OPTIMA?
BOW OPTIMA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 49,042 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,184.
Who built the BOW OPTIMA and when?
The vessel was built in 2020 by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW OPTIMA?
The vessel has a length overall of 182.88 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. Its maximum draught is recorded at 13.2 metres.
Where has BOW OPTIMA been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Asia and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been observed along the North America West Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for BOW OPTIMA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 February 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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