APTERA (IMO 9036868)
APTERA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 1991 and flying the Greece flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,260 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,974. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized oil transport operations. Classification is provided by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a history of three former names and three former flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 23 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 18 December 2018.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Greece
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 241654000
- Call sign: SVDE7
- Gross tonnage: 2974
- Deadweight: 5260 t
- Length overall: 105 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/01/2004, Hong Kong (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/12/2018
- Registered owner: APTERA SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ZEPHIROS SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 37°57.4′N · 023°35.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 00:16 UTC
- Destination: Piraeus (GR PIR) · ETA 27 November 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of APTERA?
APTERA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 1991. It is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for APTERA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,260 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,974.
Which classification society manages APTERA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has APTERA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is part of its recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 23 inspections are on file since 2002, the most recent on 18 December 2018.
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