IBISCUS (IMO 8603963)
IBISCUS is a Passenger Ship built in 1986 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 400 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 397. Given its size and classification, it operates as a small-scale passenger vessel. IBISCUS is classed by DNV, though its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously been registered under three different names and has operated under five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2025.
- Type: Passenger Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 305387000
- Call sign: V2YD9
- Gross tonnage: 397
- Deadweight: 400 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2025
- Registered owner: CENTRAL NAUTICA LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager: SKY MARINE SINGLE MEMBER PC (Greece)
- ISM manager: SKY MARINE GEMICILIK TURIZM (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 36°37.3′N · 029°6.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 14 October 2026 at 05:21 UTC
- Destination: FET-RHO-FET
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of IBISCUS?
IBISCUS is a Passenger Ship. It was built in 1986 and is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for IBISCUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 400 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 397.
Where has IBISCUS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
What is the PSC inspection history for IBISCUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2025. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
Which flag does IBISCUS fly?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. Throughout its history, it has operated under 5 different flag states.
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