POLARIS-2 (IMO 8417625)
POLARIS-2 is a Livestock Carrier built in 1986 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,443 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,361, and a length overall of 148 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of livestock. POLARIS-2 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has operated under 2 former flags and 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026.
- Type: Livestock Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 370141000
- Call sign: 3FVR5
- Gross tonnage: 18361
- Deadweight: 8443 t
- Length overall: 148 m
- Beam: 22.8 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 107 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/11/2015, Izmir (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/09/2026
- Registered owner: OLKANY SHIPPING CO SA (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: NASEEM AL BAHAR GENERAL (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: UNIFLEET MANAGEMENT CO SA (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 36°18.7′N · 033°53.8′E · Speed 15.7 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 02:47 UTC
- Destination: Tasucu (TAS) (TR TAS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of POLARIS-2?
POLARIS-2 is a Livestock Carrier built in 1986. It is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the dimensions of POLARIS-2?
The vessel has a length overall of 148 metres and a beam of 22.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.46 metres.
What is the engine specification for this vessel?
The vessel is equipped with a single main engine, type 12871 Mark. This engine was constructed in 1985 in Japan.
How many inspections has POLARIS-2 undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026. All-time records show 107 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 November 2015.
What is the classification status of POLARIS-2?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
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