VESSEL RENAMING:
“SHANDONG ZIHE” was renamed “C VIKING”, during December 2023, and transferred from Hong Kong (China) to Palau flag.
In time of writing (20/1-24), anchored in Gulf of Finland for orders, after arrival from Rotterdam.
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“C VIKING” / Palau flag
TYPE: Tanker
IMO NO: 9261657
25 400 gt / 8905 nt / 40 059 mdwt
Delivered from Shin-A Shipbuilding Co. Tongyong / South Korea (Yard no 427), in March 2004.
Name history:
- “SOUTHERN UNITY” from delivery in 03/2004 until 12/2008
- From 2004 – Owned by Unicorn Tankers International, UK.
- From 03/2004 – Owned by Southern Tankers International.
- From 03/2004 – UK flag.
- From 08/2006 – Owned by Dannebrog Rederi AS.
- “AMALIENBORG” from 12/2008 until 08/2016
- From 12/2008 – Danish (DIS) flag.
- From 09/2009 – Gibraltar flag.
- From 06/2010 – Owned by Kronborg Shipping KS.
- From 01/2013 – Owned by Dannebrog Rederi AS.
- “SHANDONG ZIHE” from 08/2016 until 12/2023
- From 08/2016 – Owned by Shandong Zihe Tanker Co. Ltd.
- From 08/2016 – Hong Kong (China) flag.
- “C VIKING” from 12/2023 –
- From 12/2023 – Owned by Marinequest Corp. – Care of Surt Ship Management Srl., Chisinau / Moldova.
- From 12/2023 – Palau flag.
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ARCHIVE PHOTO:
“SHANDONG ZIHE” / reg. Hong Kong, passing departing Rotterdam Maasvlakte (Mississippihaven) for Rotterdam anchorage, 28 August 2023.
@ photo – www.maritime-pics.com
