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IMO 9231509
TankerBuilt 2002Active
81,085
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
159,313
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

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9231509
MMSI
613007420
Call sign
TJMY20
Flag
CM
Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (LOA)
274.48 m
Beam
48.04 m
Home port
MONROVIA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Forever Star Shipping· Hong Kong
Operator
Forever Star Shipping· Hong Kong
Technical manager
Forever Star Shipping
Commercial manager
Forever Star Shipping
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
159,313 t
Flag
Liberia
Built
2002

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Experienced engine failure while navigating the southbound convoy through the Ca
  4. Sold
    $17M
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Designer
MAN B&W
Designation
6S70MC-C
Power (MCO)
18,624 kW
RPM
91
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
26 May 2026
Special survey
31 Jul 2027
IOPP issued
26 May 2023
IOPP expires
31 Jul 2027

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
27 Nov 2025Vostochnyy PortNo71 14806 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Crew Training And Familiarization) (15.11.2025) No 2 13103 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Gauges,Thermometers, Etc) (15.11.2025) No 3 13199 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Other (Machinery)) (15.11.2025) No 4 14801 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Ballast Water Management Plan) (15.11.2025) No 5 06199 CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT (Other (Cargo)) (15.11.2025) No 6 01123 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - SHIP CERTIFICATES (Continuous Synopsis Record) (15.11.2025) No 7 10101 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Pilot Ladders And Hoist/Pilot Transfer Arrangements) (15.11.2025) No
15 Nov 2025ZhoushanNo71 14806 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Crew Training And Familiarization) No 2 13103 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Gauges,Thermometers, Etc) No 3 13199 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Other (Machinery)) No 4 14801 POLLUTION PREVENTION - BALLAST WATER (Ballast Water Management Plan) No 5 06199 CARGO OPERATIONS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT (Other (Cargo)) No 6 01123 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - SHIP CERTIFICATES (Continuous Synopsis Record) No 7 10101 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Pilot Ladders And Hoist/Pilot Transfer Arrangements) No

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
01 Dec 2024Mechanical FaultExperienced engine failure while navigating the southbound convoy through the Canal Towed to the Great Bitter Lakes, Egypt, and anchored for repairs.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
05 Aug 2022 Reported SoldVessel not to be scraped yet$17M