C ANTARES (IMO 9428463)
MARAN ARGONAUT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Greece flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 177,835 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 90,192. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for significant dry bulk commodity transport. MARAN ARGONAUT is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South America East Coast, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 210914000
- Call sign: 5BBN7
- Gross tonnage: 90192
- Deadweight: 177835 t
- Length overall: 292 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/04/2010, Dampier (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/12/2025
- Registered owner: PARCAPE IV TT1 AS (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: C MANAGEMENT SA (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 35°15.3′S · 118°23.9′E · Speed 5.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 08:07 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM) · ETA 25 November 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MARAN ARGONAUT?
MARAN ARGONAUT is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MARAN ARGONAUT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 177,835 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 90,192.
Which classification society manages MARAN ARGONAUT?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MARAN ARGONAUT been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including the Malacca Strait and South East Asia. It has also been observed near the South America East Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 December 2025. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 April 2010.
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