CHEMICAL CONTENDER (IMO 9847140)
CHEMICAL CONTENDER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2018 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,945 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,220. This capacity is typical for specialized tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical or oil products. CHEMICAL CONTENDER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, and along the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 256997000
- Call sign: 9HA6057
- Gross tonnage: 9220
- Deadweight: 15945 t
- Length overall: 134 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner: CHEMICAL CONTENDER SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: CHEMSHIP BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: FLEET MANAGEMENT LTD-HKG (China)
- Last AIS position: 40°8.2′N · 073°28.4′W · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 06:01 UTC
- Destination: Savannah (US SAV) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CHEMICAL CONTENDER?
CHEMICAL CONTENDER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2018 and is currently in its 8th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CHEMICAL CONTENDER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 15,945 metric tonnes. It also reports a gross tonnage of 9,220.
Which classification society manages CHEMICAL CONTENDER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has CHEMICAL CONTENDER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded near the North America East Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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