ARIES (IMO 9123518)
ARIES is a Container Ship built in 1996 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,902 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,099. Given its specifications, it is configured for regional containerized cargo transport. ARIES is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under seven different flags and has been known by six former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 304814000
- Call sign: V2RF5
- Gross tonnage: 4099
- Deadweight: 5902 t
- Length overall: 110 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 11/05/2025, Åhus (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/09/2026
- Registered owner: CARIBBEAN SHIPPING LTD (Lithuania)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BALTNAUTIC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Lithuania)
- Last AIS position: 26°6.7′N · 080°4.7′W · Speed 0.3 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 07:35 UTC
- Destination: Port Everglades (US PEF)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ARIES?
ARIES is a Container Ship built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ARIES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,902 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,099.
Which classification society manages ARIES?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ARIES been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe and West Europe. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for ARIES?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 May 2025.
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