ASTRO (IMO 8208414)
ASTRO is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1982 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,464 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,849. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. ASTRO is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 32 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 27 July 2010. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1982
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 29849
- Deadweight: 12464 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 18/04/2006, Melbourne (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/07/2010
- Registered owner: CHIJIN SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: MMS CO LTD (Japan)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ASTRO?
ASTRO is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ASTRO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,464 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,849.
Which classification society is associated with ASTRO?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has ASTRO undergone recently?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 32 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 27 July 2010.
What is the flag status of ASTRO in the MoUs?
ASTRO flies the Comoros flag. It is currently assigned to the black band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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