DON ANDRES I (IMO 7923237)
DON ANDRES I is a Deck Cargo Ship built in 1980 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 46th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 700 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 499. At this scale, the vessel is configured for specialized deck cargo operations. DON ANDRES I is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2025.
- Type: Deck Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1980
- MMSI: 353252000
- Call sign: HO3740
- Gross tonnage: 499
- Deadweight: 700 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/10/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MERLO SHIPPING LTD (Aruba)
- Last AIS position: 12°8.9′N · 068°16.7′W · Speed 9.3 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 23:55 UTC
- Destination: Kralendijk (BQ KRA)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DON ANDRES I?
DON ANDRES I is a Deck Cargo Ship. It was built in 1980 and is currently in its 46th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DON ANDRES I?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 700 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 499.
Which classification society maintains DON ANDRES I?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has DON ANDRES I been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2025. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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