HYPSAS (IMO 7824558)
HYPSAS is a tug built in 1981 and flying the flag of Italy; it is in its 45th year of service. The vessel has a gross tonnage of 204. HYPSAS has been classed since 15 June 2007 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 31 March 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 January 2026.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 1981
- MMSI: 247064100
- Call sign: IRPZ
- Gross tonnage: 204
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Beam: 8.6 m
- Home port: TRIESTE - 059RI
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/01/2014, Valletta (Mediterranean MoU / Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/01/2026
- Registered owner: HYPSAS SRL (Italy)
- Ship manager: SHIP SERVICE MANAGEMENT SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 40°27.1′N · 017°12.4′E · Speed 8.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 14:31 UTC
- Destination: Taranto (IT TAR) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is HYPSAS?
HYPSAS is a tug built in 1981. It is in its 45th year of service.
What flag does HYPSAS fly?
HYPSAS flies the flag of Italy. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes HYPSAS?
HYPSAS has been classed since 15 June 2007 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 31 March 2022. Its class notation is TPF (kN) 323.
How many port state control inspections has HYPSAS had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 January 2026. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 27 January 2014.
Where does HYPSAS trade?
The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag.
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