DESCARTES (IMO 8355164)
DESCARTES is a General Cargo Ship built in 2019 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its seventh year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,415 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,633. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. DESCARTES is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 352003194
- Call sign: 3E6060
- Gross tonnage: 5633
- Deadweight: 9415 t
- Length overall: 110 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/07/2023, Yokohama (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: XIE B (China)
- ISM manager: NOVIK LOGISTICS - FZCO (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 42°46.7′N · 133°0.8′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 04:53 UTC
- Destination: Vostochnyy Port (RU VYP)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DESCARTES?
DESCARTES is a General Cargo Ship built in 2019. It is currently in its seventh year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for DESCARTES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,415 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,633.
Which classification society manages DESCARTES?
The vessel is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 55 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2022 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 20 July 2023.
Where has DESCARTES been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in East Asia and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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