Oil Tanker
STI ST Charles
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)
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 balance5/5
Rest hour sufficiency5/5
Sign-off on completion4/5
Company responsiveness4/5
Shore leave culture5/5
Shore leave feasibility4/5
Deck Section
BWTSYes
BWTS typeElectrolysis / electrochlorination
BWTS reliability4/5
Cargo equipmentSubmersible pumps
Cargo equip reliability5/5
Handling automation5/5
Deck maintenance5/5
Mooring equipment5/5
LSA & FFA5/5
ECDISJRC
RadarJRC
Navigation reliability5/5
Crew & Welfare
Overall crew life5/5
CuisineIndian
Food quality5/5
Galley/mess standards5/5
NationalitiesIndian,European
Working language5/5
Workload distribution5/5
Internet accessFree
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed5/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort5/5
Manning levels5/5
Overtime5/5
Workload intensity5/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture5/5
Maintenance culture4/5
Inspection prep4/5
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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 balance4/5
Rest hour sufficiency5/5
Sign-off on completion4/5
Company responsiveness4/5
Shore leave culture4/5
Shore leave feasibility4/5
Engine Section
GeneratorDiesel alternator
Propulsion reliability5/5
ME performance5/5
Power generation4/5
PMS reliability5/5
Load handling5/5
Aux machinery4/5
Boiler5/5
Pipework & valves3/5
MARPOL equipment
OWS
5/5
Incinerator
4/5
STP
5/5
ODME
5/5
EGCS
3/5
SCR
Not fitted
Crew & Welfare
Overall crew life4/5
Food quality4/5
Galley/mess standards3/5
NationalitiesIndian,European
Working language5/5
Workload distribution5/5
Internet accessFree
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed5/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort4/5
Manning levels2/5
Overtime4/5
Workload intensity3/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture5/5
Safety concernsRare
Maintenance culture4/5
ApproachMixed
Inspection prep4/5
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 balance4/5
Rest hour sufficiency5/5
Sign-off on completion5/5
Company responsiveness5/5
Shore leave culture5/5
Shore leave feasibility5/5
Deck Section
BWTSYes
BWTS typeElectrolysis / electrochlorination
BWTS reliability5/5
Cargo equipmentCargo pumps
Cargo equip reliability5/5
Handling automation5/5
Deck maintenance3/5
Mooring equipment4/5
LSA & FFA5/5
ECDISFuruno
RadarFuruno
Navigation reliability3/5
Crew & Welfare
Overall crew life5/5
Food quality5/5
Galley/mess standards5/5
NationalitiesIndian,European
Working language5/5
Workload distribution3/5
Internet accessFree
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed5/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort5/5
Manning levels5/5
Overtime3/5
Workload intensity3/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture5/5
Safety concernsRare
Maintenance culture5/5
ApproachPreventive
Inspection prep5/5
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 balance5/5
Rest hour sufficiency5/5
Sign-off on completion5/5
Company responsiveness5/5
Shore leave culture5/5
Shore leave feasibility5/5
Crew & Welfare
Food quality5/5
Galley/mess standards5/5
NationalitiesIndian,European
Working language5/5
Workload distribution5/5
Internet accessFree
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed5/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort5/5
Manning levels5/5
Overtime5/5
Workload intensity5/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture5/5
Safety concernsRare
Maintenance culture5/5
ApproachPreventive
Inspection prep5/5
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 balance3/5
Rest hour sufficiency3/5
Shore leave culture4/5
Shore leave feasibility5/5
Crew & Welfare
Overall crew life5/5
Food quality5/5
Galley/mess standards5/5
NationalitiesIndian,Other
Working language5/5
Workload distribution5/5
Internet accessPaid / data cap
Daily availability2–6 hours
Internet speed4/5
CabinSingle
BathroomPrivate
RecreationGymnasium,Recreation / day room,TV / streaming access
Cabin comfort5/5
Manning levels3/5
Overtime3/5
Workload intensity3/5
Inspection & Maintenance
Safety culture5/5
Safety concernsRare
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