MARLIN SARDINIA (IMO 9835862)
MARLIN SARDINIA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2019 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its seventh year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 156,607 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 82,839, and a length overall of 274 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of tankers used for large-scale crude oil transport. MARLIN SARDINIA is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. 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 name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 538009739
- Call sign: V7A5103
- Gross tonnage: 82839
- Deadweight: 156607 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/09/2026
- Registered owner: EMP SHIPOWNING INC (Norway)
- Ship manager: FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 29°24.8′N · 093°41.9′W · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 15 October 2026 at 17:40 UTC
- Destination: Sabine Pass (US NSS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MARLIN SARDINIA?
MARLIN SARDINIA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2019. It is currently in its seventh year of service.
What are the dimensions of MARLIN SARDINIA?
The vessel has a length overall of 274 metres and a beam of 48 metres. These dimensions support its 156,607 DWT capacity.
Which classification society manages MARLIN SARDINIA?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. 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 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
Where has MARLIN SARDINIA 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.
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