SULPHUR ESPERANZA (IMO 9827346)
SULPHUR ESPERANZA is a Chemical Tanker built in 2018 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its eighth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,836 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,946, and a length overall of 95 metres. This size profile is typical for specialized chemical transport in regional coastal trades. SULPHUR ESPERANZA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the Java Sea and Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 538007897
- Call sign: V7FS4
- Gross tonnage: 2946
- Deadweight: 3836 t
- Length overall: 95 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/05/2026
- Registered owner: SOUTHERN PACIFIC HOLDING CORP (Japan)
- Ship manager: STAR ENERGY SINGAPORE PTE LTD
- ISM manager: DAIICHI TANKER CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 15°40.5′N · 109°26.5′E · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 16:40 UTC
- Destination: Qinzhou (CN QZH) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 05:15 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SULPHUR ESPERANZA?
SULPHUR ESPERANZA is a Chemical Tanker built in 2018. It is currently in its eighth year of service.
What are the dimensions of SULPHUR ESPERANZA?
The vessel has a length overall of 95 metres and a beam of 15 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 2,946.
Which classification society manages SULPHUR ESPERANZA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. 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 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 May 2026. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
Where has SULPHUR ESPERANZA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South East Asia and East Asia. It has also been recorded operating in the Java Sea and Singapore Strait.
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