LUCKY JOYING (IMO 9305867)
MINERVA RITA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,922 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,032. This capacity is typical for tankers engaged in the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. MINERVA RITA is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Barbados
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 314273000
- Call sign: 8PVB
- Gross tonnage: 29032
- Deadweight: 50922 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: BRIDGETOWN - 733530
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 06/07/2009, New Orleans, Louisiana (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/06/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BEST SHIPPING LTD-MAI (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: NEW POWER SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 17°35.3′N · 083°24.9′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 18:03 UTC
- Destination: Visakhapatnam (VTZ) (IN VTZ)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MINERVA RITA?
MINERVA RITA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this tanker?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 13,540 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a liquid cargo carrier.
What is the dimension and capacity profile of MINERVA RITA?
The vessel has a beam of 32.2 metres and a deadweight tonnage of 50,922. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,032.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 6 July 2009.
What is the flag and classification status?
MINERVA RITA flies the Liberian flag and is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. The classification status is currently listed as Delivered.
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