SOLAR KAREN (IMO 9907823)
SOLAR KAREN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2021 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,365 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 30,259, and a length overall of 183.204 metres. This size and specification indicate its role in the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. SOLAR KAREN is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, 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 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 636019995
- Call sign: D5XD8
- Gross tonnage: 30259
- Deadweight: 49365 t
- Length overall: 183.204 m
- Beam: 32.186 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/04/2026
- Registered owner: HAI KUO SHIPPING 1943T LTD (China)
- Ship manager: SHANDONG SHIPPING CORP (China)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 52°24.0′N · 004°54.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 06:40 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of SOLAR KAREN?
SOLAR KAREN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 49,365 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 30,259.
Who is the classification society for SOLAR KAREN?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered with notations for chemical and oil tanker operations.
What are the dimensions of SOLAR KAREN?
The vessel has a length overall of 183.204 metres and a beam of 32.186 metres. It has a maximum draught of 13.3 metres.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 April 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
Where has SOLAR KAREN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. It also has recent activity recorded in West Africa and South East Asia.
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