MALBEC
- Vessel Type: Tanker
- MMSI: 538002982
- IMO: 9364928
- Call sign: V7NN3
MALBEC (IMO: 9364928) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the Marshall Islands flag. It has an overall length of 600 feets and a beam of 89 feets.
MALBEC position reported at 05/09/2026 23:52:57 UTC:
Latitude: 32.530532, Longitude 32.530532 longitude
Visited ports: Richards Bay, Port Louis Anch, Algeciras Anch, Piraeus Anch, Elefsis, Elefsis Anch
MALBEC
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | MALBEC |
| MMSI | 538002982 |
| IMO Number | 9364928 |
| Call Sign | V7NN3 |
| Flag State | Marshall Islands |
| Vessel Type | Crude Oil Tanker |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 81,282 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 158,597 |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 274 m |
| Beam | 48 m |
| Draft | 17.0 m |
| Year Built | 2007 |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Diesel |
| Propulsion | Single screw, fixed pitch propeller |
| Service Speed | ~15 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) |
| Country | South Korea |
| Year Delivered | 2007 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | Malbec Shipping LLC |
| Flag Registry | Marshall Islands Registry |
Commercial management and technical management details are subject to change and should be verified against current registry records.
Operating Region
- Primary Trading Area: International crude oil trade routes
- Typical Regions: Middle East Gulf, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, Caribbean
- Trade Type: Dirty tanker / crude oil long-haul voyages
Vessel Description
The MALBEC is a Suezmax-class crude oil tanker built in 2007 by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. With a deadweight of approximately 158,597 DWT, she is capable of transiting the Suez Canal fully laden, making her a versatile asset in global crude oil transportation.
Registered under the Marshall Islands flag and assigned call sign V7NN3, the vessel is equipped for deep-sea crude oil transport operations. Her size places her in the upper range of the Suezmax category, suitable for major crude oil export terminals across the Middle East, West Africa, and the Americas.
As a vessel of her class and age, she would typically be fitted with standard double-hull construction per MARPOL regulations, segregated ballast tanks, and inert gas systems for cargo safety.
Disclaimer: All data presented is based on publicly available maritime records. Operational details including current ownership, management, and equipment fit should be verified with authoritative sources such as Lloyd's Register, DNV, Equasis, or MarineTraffic for the most current information.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARDS BAY | Port | 5/9/2026 |
| PORT LOUIS ANCH | Anchorage | 4/30/2026 |
| ALGECIRAS ANCH | Anchorage | 1/3/2026 |
| PIRAEUS ANCH | Anchorage | 12/10/2025 |
| ELEFSIS | Port | 12/9/2025 |
| ELEFSIS ANCH | Anchorage | 12/6/2025 |