NAME CHANGE:
“GLOBAL PRINCESS” was renamed “PRINCE IX”, during 02/2024.
In time of writing (15/04/2024), anchored in Gulf of Oman.
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VESSEL DETAILS:
“PRINCE IX” / Panama
TYPE: Asphalt / Bitumen tanker
IMO NO: 9133599
4025 gt / 1207 nt / 4450 mdwt
Delivered from Biesbosch, Schw & Mfbk, Dordrecht / Netherlands (Yard no 867), in October 1995.
Historic details:
- 13/10/1994 – Keel laid
- 29/05/1995 – Launched
- 31/10/1995 – Completed
- “TASCO 2” from delivery in 1995 until 1998
- Owned by Tipco Asphalt Public Co. Ltd., Panama.
- “BITLAND” from 1998 until 09/2018
- Owned by Bitumen Tanker AB., Skarhamn / Sweden.
- From 05/2007 – Owned by Carnisse BV., Netherlands.
- From 05/2007 – Dutch flag.
- “GLOBAL PRINCESS” from 09/2018 until 02/2024
- From 09/2018 – Owned by Global Princess Shipping Lines – Care of Global Tankers Pvt. Ltd., India.
- From 09/2018 – Panama flag.
- “PRINCE IX” from 02/2024 –
- From 02/2024 – Owned by Elite Ship Management Inc., Panama City / Panama.
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ARCHIVE PHOTO:
Here seen as “BITLAND” / reg. Dordrecht, moored at Forus outside Stavanger in Norway, 13 October 2007.
@ photo – www.maritime-pics.com
