VELOS AQUARIUS (IMO 9381756)
VELOS AQUARIUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,999, a gross tonnage of 29,266, and a length overall of 183 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in transporting liquid chemical and petroleum products. VELOS AQUARIUS is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, North/West Europe, and the East Coast of South America and West Africa. It has previously operated under three former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538008652
- Call sign: V7A2623
- Gross tonnage: 29266
- Deadweight: 49999 t
- Length overall: 183 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: MAJURO - 8652
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/08/2026
- Registered owner: AQUARIUS MARINE INC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: VELOS TANKERS LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 37°35.0′N · 011°48.1′E · Speed 13.4 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 14:15 UTC
- Destination: Gibraltar (GI GIB) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 23:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VELOS AQUARIUS?
VELOS AQUARIUS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of VELOS AQUARIUS?
The vessel has a length overall of 183 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 49,999 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains VELOS AQUARIUS?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is # AUT-UMS INWATERSURVEY.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 20 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 August 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has VELOS AQUARIUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia, North and West Europe, and the East Coast of South America and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent geographic operational areas.
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