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Oil Tanker

STI ST Charles

4.6
4.6
5 reviews
29,000
Gross Tonnage
50,000
Deadweight
SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Builder
ABS
Class Society
2014
Year Built
Technical Details
Ship Type Oil Tanker
IMO Number N/A
MMSI 538005902
Call Sign V7HZ6
Flag State MARSHALL ISLANDS
Gross Tonnage 29,000 GT
Year Built 2014
Class Society ABS
Reviews (5)
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Anonymous Reviewer
Junior Officer (Deck) · Deck · Served Jan 2026 - Dec 2026
4.8
9 days ago
SHIPSHAPE Ship reputation index
Would sail again
Yes
Biggest strength
Good maintenance
Biggest challenge
Old equipment
Experience
Within last 12 months
Vessel Run
Voyage lengthShort
Trading areaNorth America
Port call frequencyOccasional
Work-life balance
5/5
Rest hour sufficiency
5/5
Sign-off on completion
4/5
Company responsiveness
4/5
Shore leave culture
5/5
Shore leave feasibility
4/5
Deck Section
BWTSYes
BWTS typeElectrolysis / electrochlorination
BWTS reliability
4/5
Cargo equipmentSubmersible pumps
Cargo equip reliability
5/5
Handling automation
5/5
Deck maintenance
5/5
Mooring equipment
5/5
LSA & FFA
5/5
ECDISJRC
RadarJRC
Navigation reliability
5/5
Crew & Welfare
Overall crew life
5/5
CuisineIndian
Food quality
5/5
Galley/mess standards
5/5
NationalitiesIndian,European
Working language
5/5
Workload distribution
5/5
Internet accessFree
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed
5/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort
5/5
Manning levels
5/5
Overtime
5/5
Workload intensity
5/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture
5/5
Maintenance culture
4/5
Inspection prep
4/5
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Anonymous Reviewer
Senior Engineer · Engine · Served Jan 2026 - Dec 2026
4.2
18 days ago
Additional notes

Ship's machinery condition is not bad taking into account the age of the ship.

SHIPSHAPE Ship reputation index
Would sail again
Yes
Biggest strength
Easy workload
Biggest challenge
Poor spares
Experience
Within last 12 months
Vessel Run
Voyage lengthMedium
Trading areaNorth America
Port call frequencyFrequent
Work-life balance
4/5
Rest hour sufficiency
5/5
Sign-off on completion
4/5
Company responsiveness
4/5
Shore leave culture
4/5
Shore leave feasibility
4/5
Engine Section
GeneratorDiesel alternator
Propulsion reliability
5/5
ME performance
5/5
Power generation
4/5
PMS reliability
5/5
Load handling
5/5
Aux machinery
4/5
Boiler
5/5
Pipework & valves
3/5
MARPOL equipment
OWS
5/5
Incinerator
4/5
STP
5/5
ODME
5/5
EGCS
3/5
SCR Not fitted
Crew & Welfare
Overall crew life
4/5
Food quality
4/5
Galley/mess standards
3/5
NationalitiesIndian,European
Working language
5/5
Workload distribution
5/5
Internet accessFree
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed
5/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort
4/5
Manning levels
2/5
Overtime
4/5
Workload intensity
3/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture
5/5
Safety concernsRare
Maintenance culture
4/5
ApproachMixed
Inspection prep
4/5
Inspection concernsOccasional
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Anonymous Reviewer
Ratings (Deck) · Deck · Served Jan 2026 - Dec 2026
4.5
19 days ago
Additional notes

Had a good time onboard during my contract . Vessel is around 12 yrs old . Deck is heavily rusted all pipelines.

SHIPSHAPE Ship reputation index
Would sail again
Maybe
Biggest strength
Good internet
Biggest challenge
Old equipment
Experience
Within last 12 months
Vessel Run
Voyage lengthShort
Trading areaSouth America
Port call frequencyFrequent
Work-life balance
4/5
Rest hour sufficiency
5/5
Sign-off on completion
5/5
Company responsiveness
5/5
Shore leave culture
5/5
Shore leave feasibility
5/5
Deck Section
BWTSYes
BWTS typeElectrolysis / electrochlorination
BWTS reliability
5/5
Cargo equipmentCargo pumps
Cargo equip reliability
5/5
Handling automation
5/5
Deck maintenance
3/5
Mooring equipment
4/5
LSA & FFA
5/5
ECDISFuruno
RadarFuruno
Navigation reliability
3/5
Crew & Welfare
Overall crew life
5/5
Food quality
5/5
Galley/mess standards
5/5
NationalitiesIndian,European
Working language
5/5
Workload distribution
3/5
Internet accessFree
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed
5/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort
5/5
Manning levels
5/5
Overtime
3/5
Workload intensity
3/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture
5/5
Safety concernsRare
Maintenance culture
5/5
ApproachPreventive
Inspection prep
5/5
Inspection concernsRare
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Anonymous Reviewer
Senior Engineer (Engine) · Engine · Served Jan 2026 - Dec 2026
5.0
23 days ago
Additional notes

Good vessel to sail , very good facilities, well maintained, and good vessel run for shoreleave and crew change

SHIPSHAPE Ship reputation index
Would sail again
Yes
Biggest strength
Good maintenance
Very well maintained ship
Experience
Within last 12 months
Vessel Run
Voyage lengthMedium
Trading areaSouth America
Port call frequencyFrequent
Work-life balance
5/5
Rest hour sufficiency
5/5
Sign-off on completion
5/5
Company responsiveness
5/5
Shore leave culture
5/5
Shore leave feasibility
5/5
Crew & Welfare
Food quality
5/5
Galley/mess standards
5/5
NationalitiesIndian,European
Working language
5/5
Workload distribution
5/5
Internet accessFree
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed
5/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort
5/5
Manning levels
5/5
Overtime
5/5
Workload intensity
5/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture
5/5
Safety concernsRare
Maintenance culture
5/5
ApproachPreventive
Inspection prep
5/5
Inspection concernsRare
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Anonymous Reviewer
Senior Engineer (Engine) · Engine · Served Jan 2026 - Dec 2026
4.2
24 days ago
SHIPSHAPE Ship reputation index
Would sail again
Yes
Biggest strength
Good crew culture
Experience
Within last 12 months
Vessel Run
Voyage lengthShort
Trading areaNorth America
Port call frequencyFrequent
Work-life balance
3/5
Rest hour sufficiency
3/5
Shore leave culture
4/5
Shore leave feasibility
5/5
Crew & Welfare
Overall crew life
5/5
Food quality
5/5
Galley/mess standards
5/5
NationalitiesIndian,Other
Working language
5/5
Workload distribution
5/5
Internet accessPaid / data cap
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed
4/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort
5/5
Manning levels
3/5
Overtime
3/5
Workload intensity
3/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture
5/5
Safety concernsRare
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Quick Info
Flag StateMARSHALL ISLANDS
Vessel TypeOil Tanker
Year Built2014
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