SATURNUS (IMO 9286956)
SATURNUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 76,286, a gross tonnage of 39,964, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. SATURNUS is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Makassar Strait. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 636015676
- Call sign: D5CE4
- Gross tonnage: 39964
- Deadweight: 76286 t
- Length overall: 225 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 73 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 03/06/2025, Shantou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/08/2026
- Registered owner: VEHA PTE LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ALFA SHIP MANAGERS PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 44°57.4′N · 137°20.2′E · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 00:18 UTC
- Destination: Vanino (RU VNN) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 03:27 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SATURNUS?
SATURNUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SATURNUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 76,286 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 39,964.
Which classification society manages SATURNUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has SATURNUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Makassar Strait. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for SATURNUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026. All-time records show 73 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 3 June 2025.
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