AST ECO (IMO 9414656)
AST ECO is a General Cargo Ship built in 2007 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,323 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,972, and a length overall of 81 metres. This size profile is typical for small-scale general cargo operations in regional coastal trades. AST ECO is classed by China Classification Society. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 March 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 538010748
- Call sign: V7A7366
- Gross tonnage: 1972
- Deadweight: 3323 t
- Length overall: 81 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 85 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/10/2023, Volos (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/03/2026
- Registered owner: AST SHIPPING 2 LTD (Malta)
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: DS SHIPPING LTD (Malta)
- Last AIS position: 24°32.5′N · 036°17.8′E · Speed 8.3 kn · under way · received 3 October 2026 at 12:26 UTC
- Destination: As Suways (Suez) (EG SUZ)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of AST ECO?
The vessel has a length overall of 81 metres. It also features a beam width of 14 metres.
What is the engine specification for AST ECO?
The main engine is a 1D: 4 SA 6 CY type. It is rated at a power output of 6 kW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 March 2026. All-time records show 85 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 9 October 2023.
What is the flag status of AST ECO?
The vessel currently flies the Marshall Islands flag. This flag is categorized in the white band for both the Paris and Tokyo MoUs.
What is the vessel's class status?
The vessel is classed by the China Classification Society. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
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