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Vessel

BITU

IMO 9531765
TankerBuilt 2010Active
5,832
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
6,603
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2010
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9531765
MMSI
352004730
Call sign
3E6982
Flag
PA
Type
Asphalt Or Bitumen Tanker
Length (LOA)
110.2 m
Beam
18.2 m
Home port
LIBREVILLE

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Mercure Marine Solutions· United Arab Emirates
Operator
Mercure Marine Solutions· United Arab Emirates
Technical manager
Mercure Marine Solutions
Commercial manager
Mercure Marine Solutions
Class society
BV
Design DWT
6,603 t
Flag
Gabon
Built
2010

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Sold
    $7.5M
  4. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Designer
Hyundai Himsen
Designation
9H25/33P
Power (MCO)
2,620 kW
RPM
900
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
27 Nov 2028
Special survey
05 May 2030
IOPP issued
12 Apr 2021
IOPP expires
05 May 2030

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
27 Jan 2025Mumbai (Ex Bombay)No81 18299 Other (Conditions Of Employment) 2 06107 Cargo Operation 3 08199 Other (Alarms) 4 09213 Gas Instruments 5 07121 Crew Alarm 6 07109 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation 7 09201 Ventilation (Working Spaces) 8 13101 Propulsion Main Engine
17 Jan 2025Mumbai (Ex Bombay)No81 18299 Other (Conditions Of Employment) 2 06107 Cargo Operation 3 08199 Other (Alarms) 4 09213 Gas Instruments 5 07121 Crew Alarm 6 07109 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation 7 09201 Ventilation (Working Spaces) 8 13101 Propulsion Main Engine
09 Jun 2023MumbaiNo171 01204 Certificate For Personnel On Tankers 2 01299 Other (STCW) 3 14609 Volatile Organic Compounds In Tankers 4 03108 Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings 5 06107 Cargo Operation 6 07106 Fire Detection And Alarm System 7 07110 Fire Fighting Equipment And Appliances 8 09211 Steam Pipes And Pressure Pipes 9 09213 Gas Instruments 10 10127 Voyage Or Passage Plan 11 11105 Rescue Boat Inventory 12 11131 On Board Training And Instructions 13 13199 Other (Machinery) 14 14601 Technical Files And If Applicable, Monitoring Manual 15 99101 Other Safety In General 16 04108 Muster List 17 06107 Cargo Operation
26 May 2023MumbaiNo171 01204 Certificate For Personnel On Tankers 2 01299 Other (STCW) 3 14609 Volatile Organic Compounds In Tankers 4 03108 Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings 5 06107 Cargo Operation 6 07106 Fire Detection And Alarm System 7 07110 Fire Fighting Equipment And Appliances 8 09211 Steam Pipes And Pressure Pipes 9 09213 Gas Instruments 10 10127 Voyage Or Passage Plan 11 11105 Rescue Boat Inventory 12 11131 On Board Training And Instructions 13 13199 Other (Machinery) 14 14601 Technical Files And If Applicable, Monitoring Manual 15 99101 Other Safety In General 16 04108 Muster List 17 06107 Cargo Operation
25 May 2023MumbaiNo171 01204 Certificate For Personnel On Tankers 2 01299 Other (STCW) 3 14609 Volatile Organic Compounds In Tankers 4 03108 Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings 5 06107 Cargo Operation 6 07106 Fire Detection And Alarm System 7 07110 Fire Fighting Equipment And Appliances 8 09211 Steam Pipes And Pressure Pipes 9 09213 Gas Instruments 10 10127 Voyage Or Passage Plan 11 11105 Rescue Boat Inventory 12 11131 On Board Training And Instructions 13 13199 Other (Machinery) 14 14601 Technical Files And If Applicable, Monitoring Manual 15 99101 Other Safety In General 16 04108 Muster List 17 06107 Cargo Operation
27 Jul 2022CeutaNo0
21 Apr 2022AugustaYes204114, Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator, Emergency Systems, 1082, Inoperative, 15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required,
24 Feb 2022KuleviNo0
29 Jun 2021AugustaNo301125, Engine International Air Pollution Prev. Cert., Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1000, Missing, 10105, Magnetic Compass, Safety Of Navigation, 1161, Not Readable, 01106, Document Of Compliance (DoC/ ISM), Certificate & Documentation

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
07 Sep 2022 Reported Sold$7.5M