SHOKAI (IMO 9940710)
SHOKAI is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2023 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,999 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,997. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. SHOKAI is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. 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 27 March 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 352002184
- Call sign: 3E4122
- Gross tonnage: 5997
- Deadweight: 8999 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/03/2026
- Registered owner: SHOKAI SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SHOWA NITTAN MARITIME CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 32°38.6′N · 136°54.9′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 00:02 UTC
- Destination: > PH CAA · ETA 16 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SHOKAI?
SHOKAI is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2023 and is currently in its third year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SHOKAI?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,999 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,997.
Which classification society manages SHOKAI?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SHOKAI been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been recorded operating in the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the PSC inspection history for SHOKAI?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 March 2026. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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