WATSON (IMO 9858759)
WATSON is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2019 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 7th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,746 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 24,576. This capacity is typical for specialized tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical or petroleum products. WATSON is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 December 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 636021315
- Call sign: 5LDI8
- Gross tonnage: 24576
- Deadweight: 34746 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/12/2025
- Registered owner: UML WATSON LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: UNION MARITIME LTD-GBI (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: ATLANTAS SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 32°4.3′N · 080°57.6′W · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 26 August 2026 at 08:10 UTC
- Destination: Lome (TG LFW) · ETA 6 December 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of WATSON?
WATSON is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2019 and is currently in its 7th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for WATSON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,746 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,576.
Which classification society maintains WATSON?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has WATSON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This area is one of the recent geographic locations noted in its operational profile.
What is the PSC inspection history for WATSON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 December 2025. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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