VELES (IMO 9009700)
VELES is a Chemical Tanker built in 1990 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,035 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 740. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized chemical liquid cargo transport. VELES is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has operated under two former names and two former flag states throughout its history. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 26 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 7 October 2013.
- Type: Chemical Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 273320870
- Call sign: UCTW
- Gross tonnage: 740
- Deadweight: 1035 t
- Length overall: 68 m
- Beam: 10 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/06/2001, Tokuyama (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/10/2013
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ASIA-PACIFIC TANKER CO LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 43°3.7′N · 131°53.0′E · received 23 January 2026 at 05:50 UTC
- Destination: Vladivostok (RU VVO) · ETA 25 January 2026 at 23:15 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VELES?
VELES is a Chemical Tanker built in 1990. It is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VELES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,035 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 740.
Which classification society is associated with VELES?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VELES been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has VELES undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 26 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 7 October 2013.
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