ALTUS VARUNA (IMO 9359612)
ALTUS VARUNA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,624 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,250. This size class is typically utilized for regional cargo transport and versatile logistics operations. ALTUS VARUNA is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and three different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 October 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 352005062
- Call sign: 3E7265
- Gross tonnage: 5250
- Deadweight: 7624 t
- Beam: 19.7 m
- Home port: PANAMA - D-1992-3774-PEXT
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/10/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: VARUNA INVESTMENTS INC (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: VIKISA GLOBAL SHIP MANAGEMENT (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 22°3.1′N · 067°33.2′E · Speed 5.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 20:27 UTC
- Destination: Karachi (PK KHI) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 03:29 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ALTUS VARUNA?
ALTUS VARUNA is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the engine specifications for ALTUS VARUNA?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 2,560 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a general cargo unit.
What is the dimension profile of the vessel?
The vessel has a moulded beam of 19.7 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 7,624 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,250.
How has the vessel performed in port-state inspections?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 October 2025. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
What is the flag and MoU status of ALTUS VARUNA?
The vessel flies the Panama flag. It is currently categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the white band for the Tokyo MoU.
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