MACISTONE (IMO 8209901)
MACISTONE is a Tug built in 1982 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 244 and a length overall of 33 metres. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized towing and harbor operations. The vessel's classification notation is * 100 - A - 1.1. It has been observed operating within the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel has a history of one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 July 2025.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 1982
- MMSI: 247381300
- Call sign: IQPJ
- Gross tonnage: 244
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Length overall: 33 m
- Beam: 8.5 m
- Home port: CATANIA - 57
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/05/2023, Siteía (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/07/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: TECNOLOGIE MARITTIME SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 37°13.6′N · 015°13.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 01:24 UTC
- Destination: Augusta (AU AGS)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MACISTONE?
MACISTONE is a Tug. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MACISTONE?
The vessel has a length overall of 33 metres. It also features a beam of 8.5 metres.
What is the engine power of MACISTONE?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 2250 kW of power. This power output supports its operational requirements as a tug.
Where has MACISTONE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is its primary area of recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has MACISTONE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 July 2025. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2019 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 May 2023.
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