MINERVA VASO (IMO 9318008)
MINERVA VASO is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2006 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,921, a gross tonnage of 29,032, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. MINERVA VASO is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different flags and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 November 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636024741
- Call sign: 5LUB3
- Gross tonnage: 29032
- Deadweight: 50921 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/11/2025
- Registered owner: ALANA CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MINERVA MARINE INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 1°18.7′N · 104°7.2′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 18 October 2026 at 00:07 UTC
- Destination: E JOHOR
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MINERVA VASO?
MINERVA VASO is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MINERVA VASO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 50,921. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,032.
Which classification society maintains MINERVA VASO?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MINERVA VASO been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in South Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been observed in the Gulf of Mexico and South America East Coast.
What is the port-state control record for MINERVA VASO?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 November 2025. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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