POLARIS 3 (IMO 9441740)
POLARIS 3 is a Livestock Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,526 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,613. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of live animals. POLARIS 3 is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026.
- Type: Livestock Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 351325000
- Call sign: 3EQD5
- Gross tonnage: 20613
- Deadweight: 11526 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/02/2014, Hong Kong Marine Department (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: MOON LIGHT SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 34°19.9′N · 033°33.2′E · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 22:22 UTC
- Destination: Tartus (SY TTS) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of POLARIS 3?
POLARIS 3 is a Livestock Carrier. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for POLARIS 3?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 20,613. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,526 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages POLARIS 3?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 February 2014.
Where has POLARIS 3 been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South Asia. It has also been observed along the South America East Coast.
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