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ABIE

IMO 9247182
TankerBuilt 2002Active
ABIE — vessel photo
Photo: Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Andrew M. Meyers · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
159,990
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
302,986
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2002
Year built

Live position & voyage

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Particulars

IMO
9247182
MMSI
314001111
Call sign
8PZU6
Flag
BB
Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (LOA)
333.28 m
Beam
58.05 m
Home port
DAMMAM

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Shining Gem· China
Operator
Shining Gem· China
Technical manager
Shining Gem
Commercial manager
Shining Gem
Class society
KR
Design DWT
302,986 t
Flag
Panama
Built
2002

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Sold
    $41M
  4. Sold
    $30.7M
  5. Casualty · Other
    The EU naval force has revealed a Saudi Arabian tanker attacked by Yemen’s Houth
  6. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
Doosan Engine
Designer
Sulzer
Designation
8RTA84T-D
Power (MCO)
33,274 kW
RPM
76
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
25 Jul 2026
Special survey
07 Nov 2027
IOPP issued
25 Jul 2023
IOPP expires
07 Nov 2027

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
21 May 2025DongjiangkouNo21 14105 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Pumping, Piping And Discharge Arrangements) (13.05.2025) No 2 13199 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Other (Machinery)) (13.05.2025) No
13 May 2025DongjiangkouNo41 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) No 2 14105 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Pumping, Piping And Discharge Arrangements) No 3 07105 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions) No 4 13199 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Other (Machinery)) No
12 May 2025DongjiangkouNo41 11101 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) No 2 14105 POLLUTION PREVENTION - MARPOL ANNEX I (Pumping, Piping And Discharge Arrangements) No 3 07105 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions) No 4 13199 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Other (Machinery)) No
22 Nov 2024MalaccaNo0
08 Feb 2024MalaccaNo0
25 Jun 2023DongjiakouNo4WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings); LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Embarkation Arrangement Survival Craft); LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats); WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings)
30 May 2023DongjiakouNo4WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings); LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Embarkation Arrangement Survival Craft); LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats); WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings)

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
04 Apr 2018OtherThe EU naval force has revealed a Saudi Arabian tanker attacked by Yemen’s Houthi militia on Tuesday was a Bahri VLCC. The 303,000-dwt Abqaiq (built 2002) was en route from Ras Tanura in Saudi Arabia to Ain Sukhna in Egypt when it was targeted. The Hout

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
23 May 2026 Reported SoldScrubber fitted, DD 07/2026. ***Price correction***$41MUnknown
14 Sep 2022 Reported SoldVessel already renamed 'ABIE'$30.7M