MAERSK VEGA

MAERSK VEGA (IMO: 9294082) sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 292 feets and a beam of 62 feets.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 710001720 IMO: 9294082 Call Sign: PPTF Flag: Brazil Vessel Type: Crude Oil Tanker Status: Active

Specifications

Gross Tonnage: 81,283 GT Deadweight: 159,048 DWT Length Overall: 274 m Beam: 48 m Draft: 17.0 m Year Built: 2004

Propulsion

Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel Propulsion Type: Single screw, fixed pitch propeller Service Speed: 14.5 knots

Shipyard

Builder: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Build Location: Ulsan, South Korea Year Delivered: 2004

Owner / Operator

Registered Owner: Maersk Tankers Operator: Maersk Tankers Commercial Manager: Maersk Tankers A/S

Navigation / Communications Equipment

AIS Class: Class A AIS Transponder: Active GMDSS: Equipped Navigation Systems: ECDIS, GPS, Radar

Operating Region

Primarily operates in South Atlantic trade routes with documented calls at Brazilian ports including Porto do Açu and Santos. Also operates on international crude oil trade routes connecting South American terminals with European and Asian import terminals.

Vessel Description

A Suezmax-class crude oil tanker built in 2004 at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel operates under the Brazilian flag and is registered under Maersk Tankers, one of the world's largest product and crude tanker operators. As a Suezmax vessel, she is designed to transit the Suez Canal fully laden, making her suitable for intercontinental crude oil transport. The vessel is equipped with double-hull construction in compliance with MARPOL regulations, providing enhanced environmental protection. Her deadweight of approximately 159,000 DWT allows carriage of large volumes of crude oil across major international trade routes.