POLARIS is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1988 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,494 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,944, and a length overall of 122 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. POLARIS is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in West Europe and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026.
POLARIS is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1988 and is currently in its 38th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 122 metres and a beam of 20 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 7,944 and a deadweight of 6,494 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026. All-time records show 45 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and North Europe. Its recent geographic data includes multiple sightings within these European regions.
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