BABYLON (IMO 9878826)
BABYLON is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2020 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 299,700, a gross tonnage of 154,046, and no length overall is provided. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. BABYLON is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 636019544
- Call sign: D5UZ4
- Gross tonnage: 154046
- Deadweight: 299700 t
- Length overall: 330 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/07/2026
- Registered owner: APOGEE SHIPHOLDINGS SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: APEX SHIPPING & ENERGY LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 22°34.7′N · 120°13.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 10 October 2026 at 06:36 UTC
- Destination: Kaohsiung (TW KHH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BABYLON?
BABYLON is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for BABYLON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 299,700 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 154,046.
Which classification society manages BABYLON?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has BABYLON been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including West Africa and South Africa. It has also been tracked in the Gulf of Mexico and South Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for BABYLON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
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