ATHENA (IMO 9187344)
ATHENA is a Container Ship built in 1999 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 29,266 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 24,724. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. ATHENA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of five former names and has operated under two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 377074000
- Call sign: J8B5445
- Gross tonnage: 24724
- Deadweight: 29266 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/04/2025
- Registered owner: ONYX NAVIGATION LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GFS SHIP MANAGEMENT FZE (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 32°3.1′N · 030°56.6′E · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 22:57 UTC
- Destination: Mellitah (Qasr Ahmed) (LY MEL) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 00:41 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ATHENA?
ATHENA is a container ship built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ATHENA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 29,266 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,724.
Which classification society manages ATHENA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2025. All-time records show 23 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
Where has ATHENA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the flag of St Vincent and Grenadines.
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