FRIO MARATHON (IMO 8916229)
FRIO MARATHON is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1990 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,242 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,089. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South America East Coast, and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 311001593
- Call sign: C6HX4
- Gross tonnage: 7089
- Deadweight: 7242 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 77 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 06/09/2005, Port Alma (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/06/2026
- Registered owner: SUNNY SKIES CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager: LAVINIA CORP (Greece)
- ISM manager: BALTMED REEFER SERVICES LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 0°18.5′N · 009°20.1′W · Speed 11.0 kn · received 14 October 2026 at 11:13 UTC
- Destination: Itajaí (BR ITJ) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 01:24 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FRIO MARATHON?
FRIO MARATHON is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1990 and is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FRIO MARATHON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,242 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,089.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Bahamas flag. It has previously operated under two different flag states during its history.
Where has FRIO MARATHON been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa, South America East Coast, and West Europe. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026. All-time records show 77 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 6 September 2005.
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