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