ANTARES (IMO 8943404)
ANTARES is a General Cargo Ship built in 1988 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,757 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,131. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. ANTARES is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed 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 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 20 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 667022000
- Call sign: 9LC2001
- Gross tonnage: 3131
- Deadweight: 3757 t
- Length overall: 108 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 05/03/2024, Chanea (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/06/2026
- Registered owner: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING LTD-MTA (Russia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING INC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 44°30.5′N · 037°36.3′E · Speed 3.4 kn · under way · received 10 September 2026 at 12:51 UTC
- Destination: Novorossiysk (RU NVS) · ETA 10 September 2026 at 16:35 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ANTARES?
ANTARES is a General Cargo Ship built in 1988. It is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ANTARES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,757 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,131.
Which flag does ANTARES fly?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It has operated under 2 different flags previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for ANTARES?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 29 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 June 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 March 2024.
Which classification society is associated with ANTARES?
ANTARES is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The current status of the vessel's class is listed as Withdrawn.
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