FRIO CARIBIC (IMO 9078476)
FRIO CARIBIC is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1994 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 32nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,255 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,994. This size and type suggest it is configured for specialized temperature-controlled cargo transport. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific, East Asia, and the East Asia/New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1994
- MMSI: 352002985
- Call sign: HOA3091
- Gross tonnage: 5994
- Deadweight: 7255 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 65 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 14/05/2026, Zhoushan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MARITIME VELVET SA (Panama)
- ISM manager: BALTMED REEFER SERVICES LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 30°7.0′N · 122°8.7′E · Speed 11.3 kn · received 17 October 2026 at 16:22 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FRIO CARIBIC?
FRIO CARIBIC is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1994 and is currently in its 32nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FRIO CARIBIC?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,255 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,994.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the Panama flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under three different flag states.
Where has FRIO CARIBIC been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and East Asia regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 May 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 May 2026.
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