SUR (IMO 9870824)
SUR is a VLCC crude oil tanker built in 2020 and flying the flag of the Marshall Islands; it is in its 6th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 299,997 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 156,452. Tankers of this size carry crude oil on long-haul routes. SUR has been classed since 10 December 2020 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 17 December 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in South Africa, South Asia, and East Africa (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 538009084
- Call sign: V7A4295
- Gross tonnage: 156452
- Deadweight: 299997 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/07/2025
- Registered owner: HAI KUO SHIPPING 2049T LTD (Oman)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: OMAN SHIP MANAGEMENT COMPANY (Oman)
- Last AIS position: 12°48.6′N · 065°27.0′E · Speed 7.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 08:31 UTC
- Destination: Cape Town (ZA CPT) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 13:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SUR?
SUR is a VLCC crude oil tanker built in 2020. It is in its 6th year of service. Tankers of this size carry crude oil on long-haul routes.
What is the deadweight of SUR?
SUR has a deadweight of 299,997 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 156,452.
What flag does SUR fly?
SUR flies the flag of the Marshall Islands. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SUR?
SUR has been classed since 10 December 2020 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 17 December 2025.
How many port state control inspections has SUR had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2025. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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