V. ADVANCE (IMO 9845221)
V. ADVANCE 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 299,682 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 153,947. Given its significant deadweight capacity, it is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. Bureau Veritas, an IACS member, is the classification society for the vessel. Recent maritime observations place the vessel in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and across South Asia and East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 538008381
- Call sign: V7A2298
- Gross tonnage: 153947
- Deadweight: 299682 t
- Length overall: 330 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/04/2025
- Registered owner: PACIFIC VLCC NO 1 SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: SINOKOR TANKER CO LTD (South Korea)
- ISM manager: SYNCRO SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 34°10.9′N · 128°10.7′E · Speed 9.1 kn · constrained by draught · received 14 October 2026 at 07:03 UTC
- Destination: Samcheonpo (KR SMP)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of V. ADVANCE?
V. ADVANCE is a Crude Oil Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 299,682 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 153,947.
Which classification society maintains V. ADVANCE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the flag state of V. ADVANCE?
The vessel currently flies the Marshall Islands flag. It has operated under one former flag state previously in its service history.
Where has V. ADVANCE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been active in South Asia and East Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2025. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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