ARES (IMO 9290593)
ARES is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 176,274 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 88,661. Based on its deadweight and type, it is configured for significant dry bulk cargo operations. The vessel's technical details include a main engine with a power rating of 16,860 kW. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 305063300
- Call sign: V2B2063
- Gross tonnage: 88661
- Deadweight: 176274 t
- Length overall: 289 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: ST.JOHN'S - 8363
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 18/05/2026, Dalian (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/05/2026
- Registered owner: ARES MARITIME & TRADING INC (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SPARK GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 20°45.2′S · 054°50.1′E · Speed 9.0 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 06:34 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 31 October 2026 at 00:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ARES?
ARES is a Bulk Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ARES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 176,274 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 88,661.
What is the engine power of ARES?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine rated at 16,860 kW. This power output supports its operations as a large bulk carrier.
How many inspections has ARES undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 21 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 18 May 2026.
Has the vessel changed names or flags?
The vessel has a history of operating under four different flag states. Additionally, it has been registered under three former names.
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