HOLMES (IMO 9858785)
HOLMES is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2021 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 34,834, a gross tonnage of 24,576, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. HOLMES 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 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2024.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 538011536
- Call sign: V7A3098
- Gross tonnage: 24576
- Deadweight: 34834 t
- Length overall: 154 m
- Beam: 36 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/08/2024
- Registered owner: HOLMES SHIPPING LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: UNION COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: ATLANTAS SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 6°20.1′N · 003°23.7′E · Speed 2.3 kn · received 12 October 2026 at 17:31 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HOLMES?
HOLMES is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for HOLMES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,834 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,576.
Which classification society manages HOLMES?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HOLMES been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent tracking data.
How many inspections has HOLMES undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2024. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
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