FRIO ANTARCTIC (IMO 9063653)
FRIO ANTARCTIC is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1995 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,357 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,438. This configuration is typical for specialized refrigerated cargo operations. FRIO ANTARCTIC is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Africa, and the East Coast of South America. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 March 2025.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 311001901
- Call sign: C6JL2
- Gross tonnage: 9438
- Deadweight: 9357 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/07/2014, Santa Barbara, California (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/03/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: AMALFIA INTERNATIONAL CORP (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: BALTMED REEFER SERVICES LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 21°25.5′N · 072°13.0′E · Speed 3.4 kn · received 17 July 2026 at 01:55 UTC
- Destination: Bhavnagar (IN BHU) · ETA 17 July 2026 at 12:22 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRIO ANTARCTIC?
FRIO ANTARCTIC is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1995 and is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FRIO ANTARCTIC?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,357 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,438.
Which classification society manages FRIO ANTARCTIC?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has FRIO ANTARCTIC been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Africa, and the East Coast of South America. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 March 2025. All-time records show 58 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 July 2014.
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