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Vessel

KOALA

IMO 9234642
TankerBuilt 2003Active
84,598
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
164,533
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
—
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2003
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9234642
MMSI
305262000
Call sign
V2YL3
Flag
AG
Type
Crude Oil Tanker
Length (LOA)
274.18 m
Beam
50.04 m
Home port
VALLETTA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Lagosmarine· Cyprus
Operator
Lagosmarine· Cyprus
Technical manager
Lagosmarine
Commercial manager
Lagosmarine
Class society
LR
Design DWT
164,533 t
Flag
Panama
Built
2003

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Fire
    Experienced explosions as the tanker was preparing to depart, with three blasts
  4. Sold
    to Sparta Shipmanagement Ltd
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Designer
B&W
Designation
6S70MC-C
Power (MCO)
18,623 kW
RPM
91
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
04 Aug 2026
Special survey
03 Aug 2028
IOPP issued
18 Dec 2024
IOPP expires
03 Aug 2028

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
25 Jan 2024NovorossiiskNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
09 Feb 2025FireExperienced explosions as the tanker was preparing to depart, with three blasts reported, Remains afloat and no pollution has been reported. The cause of the casualty is under investigation.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
02 Dec 2020 Reported SoldVessel renamed "ALEXEI" on transfer to new owners—Sparta Shipmanagement Ltd