CYGNUS (IMO 9197428)
CYGNUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2000 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,352 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,528. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and coastal trade operations. CYGNUS is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the North America East Coast. It has operated under 8 former flags and 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 255802970
- Call sign: CQQH
- Gross tonnage: 2528
- Deadweight: 3352 t
- Beam: 12.8 m
- Home port: MADEIRA - 1882
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 31/10/2019, Kingston (Caribbean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/05/2026
- Registered owner: CYGNUS SHIPPING BV (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: WESSELS REEDEREI GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 23°8.0′N · 074°19.1′W · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 22:20 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CYGNUS?
CYGNUS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for CYGNUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,352 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,528.
Which classification society manages CYGNUS?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has CYGNUS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for CYGNUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 31 October 2019.
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