Sichem Camaron

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Photo 1
Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: (BE) Ruisbroek/Puurs
Date: N/A
Photo 2
Author: Ship Hunters collection
Location: (BE) Ruisbroek/Puurs
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Administrative data Technical data
name: Sichem Camaron
built: 1983
call sign: A8JB6
IMO: 8030269
flag: Liberia
dimensions: 112.22 x 19.18 x 7.26 m
type: chemical and / or oil products tanker
capacity: 8270m³ tank volume
speed: 15.00 kn
former name(s): new name(s):
Metilo ('83-'03)
Camaron ('03-'05)		 Granba ('07-'09)
We also have pictures of this vessel under the folowing name(s).
Extra info:
The ship, carrying a cargo of sulphuric acid, suffered leakage of acid from cargo to ballast tanks and required assistance approaching the Sri Lanka coast off Trincomalee on 06/04/2009.
The crew abandoned ship.

In recognition of environmental risks to the Sri Lankan waters and coastline, the Sri Lanka Navy towed the listing tanker to deep sea pending salvage investigation.
Granba sank the night of 08/04/2009, 80 nautical miles away from Trinco, while she was towed.
Converted? This vessel is still the same type as it was built.
Museum? No
Scrapping? Not scrapped on 01/05/2020.
Casualty? Yes, (please look at the extra info box for more information).