SOLAR KATHERINE (IMO 9882396)
SOLAR KATHERINE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2020 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,990, a gross tonnage of 29,591, and a length overall of 183 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. SOLAR KATHERINE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast and North/West Europe regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 351341000
- Call sign: 3FWO
- Gross tonnage: 29591
- Deadweight: 49990 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: 29/04/2026
- Registered owner: SOLEIL TRANSPORT SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: MEIJI SHIPPING CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MMS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 38°58.6′N · 047°46.3′W · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 02:09 UTC
- Destination: MEDWAY PORTS · ETA 18 October 2026 at 16:35 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOLAR KATHERINE?
SOLAR KATHERINE 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 SOLAR KATHERINE?
The vessel has a length overall of 183 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It maintains a deadweight tonnage of 49,990 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SOLAR KATHERINE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
Where has SOLAR KATHERINE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast and North/West Europe regions. It is currently listed as a targeted vessel by the USCG.
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