OPTIMUS S (IMO 9291573)
OPTIMUS S is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,136 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,466, and a length overall of 103 metres. This size profile is typical for specialized tanker operations in regional coastal trades. OPTIMUS S is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has a history of 9 former names and 6 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 215825000
- Call sign: 9HCA8
- Gross tonnage: 3466
- Deadweight: 5136 t
- Length overall: 103 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 20/03/2009, Brunsbuttel (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/07/2026
- Registered owner: SS MARITIME SA (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: BOREALIS MARITIME LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: Q-SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 28°59.6′N · 012°27.3′W · Speed 10.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 16:39 UTC
- Destination: Laayoune (MA EUN) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of OPTIMUS S?
OPTIMUS S is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of OPTIMUS S?
The vessel has a length overall of 103 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It has a reported deadweight tonnage of 5,136 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains OPTIMUS S?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 March 2009.
Where has OPTIMUS S been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and West Africa. It currently flies the Malta flag.
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