FRONT SPARTA (IMO 9847114)
FRONT SPARTA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2019 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its seventh year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 157,271 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 82,305, and a length overall of 275 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale crude oil transport operations. FRONT SPARTA is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 477591500
- Call sign: VRTI4
- Gross tonnage: 82305
- Deadweight: 157271 t
- Length overall: 275 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/04/2026
- Registered owner: SEA 332 LEASING CO LTD (Norway)
- Ship manager: FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 22°8.4′N · 059°59.1′E · Speed 4.1 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 08:21 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRONT SPARTA?
FRONT SPARTA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2019. It is currently in its seventh year of service.
What are the dimensions of FRONT SPARTA?
The vessel has a length overall of 275 metres and a beam of 48 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 157,271 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages FRONT SPARTA?
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 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2026. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
Where has FRONT SPARTA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and West Africa. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
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