CANOPUS (IMO 8709705)
CANOPUS is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship built in 1987 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 128 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 232. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized offshore support operations. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. The vessel has previously operated under six different flag states and has been registered under two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2006, the most recent on 30 April 2013.
- Type: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 273368980
- Call sign: UHLU
- Gross tonnage: 232
- Deadweight: 128 t
- Beam: 11 m
- Home port: Murmansk
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/04/2013
- Registered owner: VEGA LEASING CO LLC (Russia)
- Ship manager: KHATANGA MARITIME TRADE PORT (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 72°60.0′N · 106°7.9′E · Speed 0.4 kn · received 26 August 2026 at 06:10 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CANOPUS?
CANOPUS is classified as an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship. It was built in 1987 and is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CANOPUS?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 232. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 128 metric tonnes.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2006, the most recent on 30 April 2013.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 2 former names. Additionally, it has operated under 6 different flag states during its history.
What is the age of CANOPUS?
The vessel was built in 1987. It is currently in its 39th year of service.
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