ALTAIR (IMO 8943416)
ALTAIR 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. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within smaller tonnage categories. ALTAIR is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has operated under five different flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 667021000
- Call sign: 9LC2000
- Gross tonnage: 3131
- Deadweight: 3757 t
- Length overall: 108 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/10/2016, El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/06/2026
- Registered owner: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING LTD-MTA (Russia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING INC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 47°7.2′N · 039°23.8′E · Speed 1.1 kn · at anchor · received 16 July 2026 at 16:22 UTC
- Destination: Azov (RU AZO)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ALTAIR?
ALTAIR is a General Cargo Ship built in 1988. It is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ALTAIR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,757 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,131.
Which classification society is associated with ALTAIR?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The current class status for this vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for ALTAIR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 16 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 June 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 October 2016.
What flag does ALTAIR fly and what are its MoU standings?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the black band for the Tokyo MoU.
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