RAYAH (IMO 9897743)
RAYAH is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2021 and flying the Saudi Arabia flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 318,990, a gross tonnage of 159,970, and no length overall is provided. This large-scale tanker is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. RAYAH is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, South Asia and South East Asia, and the South America East Coast and South Africa. 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 18 September 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Saudi Arabia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 403542000
- Call sign: HZJV
- Gross tonnage: 159970
- Deadweight: 318990 t
- Length overall: 333 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NATIONAL SHPG CO SAUDI ARABIA (Saudi Arabia)
- ISM manager: BAHRI SHIP MANAGEMENT DMCC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 27°32.4′N · 049°15.8′E · Speed 3.6 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 02:20 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of RAYAH?
RAYAH is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2021. It is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for RAYAH?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 318,990. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 159,970.
Which classification society maintains RAYAH?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has RAYAH been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in South Asia and South East Asia, as well as the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also operated near the South America East Coast and South Africa.
What is the PSC inspection history for RAYAH?
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 18 September 2025. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
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