MARLIN SHIKOKU (IMO 9841627)
MARLIN SHIKOKU is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2019 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 7th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 156,574 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 82,839. This capacity is characteristic of large-scale crude oil transport operations. MARLIN SHIKOKU is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, West Africa, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 December 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 538009743
- Call sign: V7A5107
- Gross tonnage: 82839
- Deadweight: 156574 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/12/2025
- Registered owner: SFL SHIKOKU INC (Norway)
- Ship manager: FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT-GEU (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 31°7.8′N · 029°34.0′E · Speed 12.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 13:05 UTC
- Destination: SIDI KERIR TERMINAL
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MARLIN SHIKOKU?
MARLIN SHIKOKU is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2019 and is currently in its 7th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MARLIN SHIKOKU?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 156,574 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 82,839.
Which classification society covers MARLIN SHIKOKU?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MARLIN SHIKOKU been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and West Africa. It has also been recorded in the South East Asia region.
What is the PSC inspection history for MARLIN SHIKOKU?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 December 2025. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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