SATURN (IMO 8903064)
SATURN is a General Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Cook Islands flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,766 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,236, and a length overall of 99.68 metres. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within a mid-sized tonnage class. SATURN is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under two different names and two 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 26 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Cook islands
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 518791000
- Call sign: E5U2738
- Gross tonnage: 2236
- Deadweight: 3766 t
- Length overall: 99.68 m
- Beam: 12.5 m
- Home port: Avatiu
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/06/2026
- Registered owner: SATURN SHIPPING LTD (Belize)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MCE KARGO-MAHMUT CAN EGERCI (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 43°24.1′N · 028°10.0′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 11:27 UTC
- Destination: Balchik (BG BAL)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SATURN?
The vessel has a length overall of 99.68 metres and a beam of 12.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 4.746 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of SATURN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,766 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,236.
Which classification society maintains SATURN?
SATURN is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Reinstated.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 34 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 June 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
Where has SATURN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the Cook Islands flag and is in its 35th year of service.
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