FRIO GALICIA (IMO 9143752)
FRIO GALICIA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1997 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,662 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,917. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. FRIO GALICIA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South America East Coast, and West Africa. It has operated under five former flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 December 2025.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 210678000
- Call sign: 5BXT6
- Gross tonnage: 8917
- Deadweight: 9662 t
- Length overall: 142 m
- Beam: 22 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 86 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/02/2004, Valparaiso (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/12/2025
- Registered owner: AXELIA MARITIME SA (Greece)
- Ship manager: LAVINIA CORP (Greece)
- ISM manager: BALTMED REEFER SERVICES LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 24°11.8′S · 051°29.0′E · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 07:31 UTC
- Destination: Tema (GH TEM) · ETA 2 November 2026 at 10:08 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRIO GALICIA?
FRIO GALICIA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FRIO GALICIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,662 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,917.
Which classification society manages FRIO GALICIA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has FRIO GALICIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and West Africa. It has also been recorded operating along the South America East and West coasts.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 December 2025. All-time records show 86 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 February 2004.
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