ISTRA ACE (IMO 9318503)
ISTRA ACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,200 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 41,000, and a length overall of 176 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized roll-on/roll-off vehicle transport operations. ISTRA ACE is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and across the East Asia and North America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 309955000
- Call sign: C6WE7
- Gross tonnage: 41000
- Deadweight: 12200 t
- Length overall: 176 m
- Beam: 31.1 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: ISTRA MARITIME LTD (LB)
- Ship manager: RAY CAR CARRIERS LTD (LB)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: STAMCO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 26°29.1′S · 153°18.5′E · Speed 16.9 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 20:59 UTC
- Destination: Mizushima (JP MIZ) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ISTRA ACE?
The vessel has a length overall of 176 metres and a beam of 31.1 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.75 metres.
What is the capacity of ISTRA ACE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,200 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 41,000.
Which classification society manages ISTRA ACE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes Car carrier RO/RO BMON E0 NAUT(OC) TMON.
Where has ISTRA ACE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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