ARDMORE PURPOSE (IMO 9859208)
ARDMORE PURPOSE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2020 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,192, a gross tonnage of 30,087, and a length overall of 183 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. ARDMORE PURPOSE is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the Gulf of Mexico, and the West Coast of South America. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 January 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 538011845
- Call sign: V7A3557
- Gross tonnage: 30087
- Deadweight: 50192 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/01/2026
- Registered owner: ALLEN SHIPCO LLC (Bermuda)
- Ship manager: ARDMORE SHIPPING BERMUDA LTD (Bermuda)
- ISM manager: ANGLO ARDMORE SHIP MANAGEMENT
- Last AIS position: 43°23.6′N · 169°43.4′W · Speed 12.4 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 05:12 UTC
- Destination: Richmond (AU RCM) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 15:53 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ARDMORE PURPOSE?
ARDMORE PURPOSE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2020 and is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the dimensions of ARDMORE PURPOSE?
The vessel has a length overall of 183 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 50,192 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages ARDMORE PURPOSE?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has ARDMORE PURPOSE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded near the West Coast of South America.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 January 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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