CHEMICAL EXPLORER (IMO 9820427)
CHEMICAL EXPLORER 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 12,643 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,997, and a length overall of 127 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. CHEMICAL EXPLORER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 353287000
- Call sign: 3FAJ7
- Gross tonnage: 7997
- Deadweight: 12643 t
- Length overall: 127 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/09/2026
- Registered owner: CHEMICAL EXPLORER SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: CHEMSHIP BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: FLEET MANAGEMENT LTD-HKG (China)
- Last AIS position: 37°51.8′N · 050°23.2′W · Speed 10.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:20 UTC
- Destination: New Orleans (US MSY) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 10:07 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHEMICAL EXPLORER?
CHEMICAL EXPLORER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2018 and is currently in its eighth year of service.
What are the dimensions of CHEMICAL EXPLORER?
The vessel has a length overall of 127 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 12,643 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains CHEMICAL EXPLORER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 September 2026. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
Where has CHEMICAL EXPLORER been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in West Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. These observations cover multiple recent geographic areas.
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