ALTO (IMO 9145786)
ALTO is a Bulk Carrier built in 1997 and flying the Belize flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 24,804 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,395. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations. ALTO is classed by the International Maritime Bureau, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Belize
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 312952000
- Call sign: V3MW
- Gross tonnage: 20395
- Deadweight: 24804 t
- Length overall: 153 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 84 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/05/2021, Immingham (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ARIS SHIPPING LTD-MAI (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: MUKAN DENIZCILIK VE TIC LTD (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 22°30.3′N · 037°54.1′E · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 22:44 UTC
- Destination: Port Sudan (SD PZU) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 05:08 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when ALTO arrives in Port Sudan. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ALTO?
ALTO is a Bulk Carrier built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ALTO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 24,804 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,395.
Which flag does ALTO fly?
The vessel currently flies the Belize flag. It has operated under 3 different flag states throughout its history.
How many PSC inspections has ALTO undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2025. All-time records show 84 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 May 2021.
What is the classification status of ALTO?
The vessel is classed by the International Maritime Bureau. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
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