ATHERINA (IMO 9445473)
ATHERINA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 319,471, a gross tonnage of 169,919, and no length overall is provided. This large-scale tanker is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. ATHERINA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, the Malacca Strait, and the South Africa region over recent periods. It has previously operated under 8 different flag states and has been known by 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 212824000
- Call sign: 5BUE6
- Gross tonnage: 169919
- Deadweight: 319471 t
- Home port: LIMASSOL
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/05/2026
- Registered owner: ATLANTIC DREAM MARINE LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager: TANKER VENTURES LTD (Greece)
- Technical manager: Fleet Management Middle East DMCC
- Technical manager: Fleet Management Middle East FZCO
- ISM manager: FLEET MANAGEMENT MIDDLE EAST (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 29°45.0′S · 037°47.6′E · Speed 13.5 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 00:18 UTC
- Destination: New Mangalore (IXE) (IN IXE) · ETA 25 October 2026 at 12:08 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ATHERINA?
ATHERINA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ATHERINA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 319,471 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 169,919.
Which classification society maintains ATHERINA?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
Where has ATHERINA been recently observed?
The vessel has been tracked in several regions including the Malacca Strait and the South Africa coast. It has also been observed operating throughout East Asia and South East Asia.
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