BOW PERSISTENT (IMO 9866782)
BOW PERSISTENT is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2020 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 36,225, a gross tonnage of 22,446, and a length overall of 182.9 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. BOW PERSISTENT is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America West Coast, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 257107350
- Call sign: LAKQ8
- Gross tonnage: 22446
- Deadweight: 36225 t
- Length overall: 182.9 m
- Beam: 28.3 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 19 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/07/2026
- Registered owner: TAIHEI KAIUN/FRIEND SHINE SHPG (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ODFJELL MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 23°5.0′S · 070°25.9′W · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 12:32 UTC
- Destination: Mejillones (CL MJS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of BOW PERSISTENT?
BOW PERSISTENT is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 36,225 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,446.
Who built the BOW PERSISTENT and when?
The vessel was built in 2020 by Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the dimensions of BOW PERSISTENT?
The vessel has a length overall of 182.9 metres and a beam of 28.3 metres. Its maximum draught is recorded at 11.3 metres.
What is the classification status of the vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 July 2026. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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