HL EDWARD AUSTIN (IMO 9972361)
HL EDWARD AUSTIN is a LNG Tanker built in 2025 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 1st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 89,033 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 115,677, and a length overall of 290 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied natural gas. HL EDWARD AUSTIN is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and the Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2025
- MMSI: 636025070
- Call sign: 5LVQ9
- Gross tonnage: 115677
- Deadweight: 89033 t
- Length overall: 290 m
- Beam: 46 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/05/2026
- Registered owner: NEPTUNE 2 SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: H-LINE SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager: NORTHERN MARINE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- ISM manager: NORTHERN MARINE MANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 11°49.8′N · 060°14.5′W · Speed 8.0 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 05:45 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 7 October 2026 at 00:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HL EDWARD AUSTIN?
HL EDWARD AUSTIN is an LNG Tanker built in 2025. It is currently in its 1st year of service.
What are the dimensions of HL EDWARD AUSTIN?
The vessel has a length overall of 290 metres and a beam of 46 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as an LNG Tanker with 89,033 DWT.
Which classification society manages HL EDWARD AUSTIN?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has HL EDWARD AUSTIN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the PSC inspection history for HL EDWARD AUSTIN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
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