HIPPO (IMO 8422058)
HIPPO is a tug built in 1986 and flying the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines; it is in its 40th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 188 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 242. HIPPO's class history points to the Registro Italiano Navale, with the last class renewal survey on 13 October 2021; the current class status is not confirmed. The vessel has been observed most often in Northern Europe and Western Europe (latest area report: August 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 October 2025.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 377207000
- Call sign: J8B6477
- Gross tonnage: 242
- Deadweight: 188 t
- Beam: 8.5 m
- Home port: KINGSTOWN - 12950
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/10/2025
- Registered owner: LEOPARD SHIPPING LTD (Poland)
- Ship manager: STEPNIEWSKI J (Poland)
- Last AIS position: 54°32.2′N · 018°31.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 21:39 UTC
- Destination: Gdynia (PL GDY)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is HIPPO?
HIPPO is a tug built in 1986. It is in its 40th year of service.
What is the deadweight of HIPPO?
HIPPO has a deadweight of 188 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 242.
What flag does HIPPO fly?
HIPPO flies the flag of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes HIPPO?
HIPPO's class history points to the Registro Italiano Navale, with the last class renewal survey on 13 October 2021; the current class status is not confirmed. Its class notation is TPF (kN) 343.
How many port state control inspections has HIPPO had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 October 2025. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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