CIRCON (IMO 8887519)
CIRCON is a General Cargo Ship built in 1972 and flying the Palau (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 54th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,903 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,994, and a length overall of 186 metres. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within a mid-sized tonnage class. CIRCON is classed by the Ukraine Shipping Register, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and has been registered under eight different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Palau (Republic of)
- Year built: 1972
- MMSI: 511100811
- Call sign: T8A3989
- Gross tonnage: 3994
- Deadweight: 4903 t
- Length overall: 220 m
- Beam: 70 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/07/2012, Rostov/Don (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2025
- Registered owner: KAMA EIGHT SHIPPING (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: RIVERWIND TRADE LTD (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 42°9.3′N · 035°18.0′E · Speed 0.3 kn · received 24 July 2026 at 14:37 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CIRCON?
CIRCON is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1972 and is currently in its 54th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CIRCON?
The vessel has a length overall of 186 metres and a beam of 26 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 4,903 metric tonnes.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Palau (Republic of) flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under eight different flag states.
What is the PSC inspection history for CIRCON?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2025. All-time records show 13 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 July 2012.
What is the classification status of CIRCON?
The vessel is classed by the Ukraine Shipping Register. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
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