DS MANATEE (IMO 9255189)
DS MANATEE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2002 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 27,128 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,944. At this capacity, it is configured for general cargo operations. DS MANATEE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has operated under two former flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 538005137
- Call sign: V7BG8
- Gross tonnage: 17944
- Deadweight: 27128 t
- Length overall: 178 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/03/2017, Odesa (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/04/2026
- Registered owner: DRAMAR INTERNATIONAL SA (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DRAMAR DENIZCILIK TICARET AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 3°47.2′N · 001°48.7′W · Speed 9.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 02:47 UTC
- Destination: ESCOBAR LNG · ETA 24 October 2026 at 09:14 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DS MANATEE?
DS MANATEE is a General Cargo Ship built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DS MANATEE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 27,128 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,944.
Which classification society manages DS MANATEE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has DS MANATEE been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 9 April 2026. All-time records show 76 inspections since 2002 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 30 March 2017.
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