ANTARES (IMO 9449223)
ANTARES is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2012 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,408 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,623, and a length overall of 79.01 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. ANTARES is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in North Europe and West Europe. It has a history of 3 former names and has operated under 5 different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 255806365
- Call sign: CQEF2
- Gross tonnage: 1623
- Deadweight: 2408 t
- Length overall: 79.01 m
- Beam: 11.5 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/04/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SIMPSON OILS LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: OCEAN WAVE SHIPPING & TRADING (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 57°8.6′N · 002°4.5′W · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 16:35 UTC
- Destination: Leith (GB LEI) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of ANTARES?
ANTARES is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 2,408 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,623.
Who built the ANTARES and when?
The vessel was built in 2012 by Gemak Gemi Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ANTARES?
The vessel has a length overall of 79.01 metres and a beam of 11.5 metres. Its maximum recorded draught is 4.965 metres.
What is the classification of ANTARES?
ANTARES is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel carries notations for Chemical tanker Type 2 and Oil tanker STRENGTHBOTTOM, ESP, and IW.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 2 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 April 2025. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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