MINSTREL (IMO 9195561)
MINSTREL is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,863 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,552. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. MINSTREL is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe. It has previously operated under six different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 10 January 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 305064000
- Call sign: V2RJ9
- Gross tonnage: 1552
- Deadweight: 1863 t
- Length overall: 82 m
- Beam: 11.3 m
- Home port: ST.JOHN'S - 3322
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 09/11/2024, Fos sur mer (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/01/2026
- Registered owner: WATERWAY SHIPPING LTD (Lithuania)
- Ship manager: BALTNAUTIC SHIPPING LTD (Lithuania)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BALTNAUTIC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Lithuania)
- Last AIS position: 43°48.0′N · 004°39.1′E · Speed 8.1 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 15:41 UTC
- Destination: Marseille (FR MRS) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 01:19 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MINSTREL?
MINSTREL is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of MINSTREL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,863 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,552. It features a beam of 11.3 metres.
Which classification society maintains MINSTREL?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is # AUT-UMS.
Where has MINSTREL been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been recorded in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe region.
What is the PSC inspection history for MINSTREL?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 51 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 January 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2005 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 9 November 2024.
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