AVENIR ASCENSION (IMO 9868974)
AVENIR ASCENSION is a Bunkering Tanker (LNG) built in 2022 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its fourth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,716 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,366, and a length overall of 115.8 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized liquefied gas bunkering operations. AVENIR ASCENSION is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed operating in North Europe and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 December 2025.
- Type: Bunkering Tanker (LNG)
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 215903000
- Call sign: 9HA5363
- Gross tonnage: 8366
- Deadweight: 4716 t
- Length overall: 115.8 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 4 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/12/2025
- Registered owner: PRIMER MARITIME PVT INC (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: AVENIR LNG UK LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WILHELMSEN SHIP MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- DOC holder: Wilhelmsen Ship Management (Norway) AS
- Last AIS position: 57°36.8′N · 018°13.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 14 October 2026 at 12:31 UTC
- Destination: Visby (SE VBY) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and purpose of AVENIR ASCENSION?
AVENIR ASCENSION is a Bunkering Tanker (LNG). It is specifically designed for liquefied gas operations with notations such as Gas bunker(VR 70 kW).
What are the dimensions of AVENIR ASCENSION?
The vessel has a length overall of 115.8 metres and a beam of 19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.2 metres.
Which classification society maintains AVENIR ASCENSION?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 December 2025. All-time records show 4 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
Where has AVENIR ASCENSION been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the North Europe and West Europe regions. It currently flies the Malta flag and is registered in Valletta.
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