VB ARTICO is a Tug built in 1976 and flying the Tanzania flag, placing it in its 50th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 941 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 978. Given its specifications, it is a specialized utility vessel designed for towing and assistance operations. VB ARTICO is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 16 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 24 October 2014.
VB ARTICO is a Tug vessel. It was built in 1976 and is currently in its 50th year of service.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 978. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 941 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is recorded as Suspended.
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 16 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 24 October 2014.
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