OSTBENSE (IMO 9566784)
OSTBENSE is a general cargo ship built in 2011 and flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda; it is in its 15th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 7,500 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,044, and a length overall of 126 metres. OSTBENSE has been classed since 21 January 2011 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 20 November 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe, the Mediterranean, and Northern Europe (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 305631000
- Call sign: V2FC5
- Gross tonnage: 5044
- Deadweight: 7500 t
- Length overall: 126 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 26/02/2026, Storesund (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/06/2026
- Registered owner: OSTBENSE (Germany)
- Ship manager: BRIESE SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- ISM manager: BRIESE SHORTSEA GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 40°28.2′N · 018°33.9′E · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 22:23 UTC
- Destination: Ravenna (IT RAN) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 09:39 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when OSTBENSE arrives in Ravenna. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is OSTBENSE?
OSTBENSE is a general cargo ship built in 2011. It is in its 15th year of service.
What is the deadweight of OSTBENSE?
OSTBENSE has a deadweight of 7,500 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 5,044. It measures 126 metres overall.
What flag does OSTBENSE fly?
OSTBENSE flies the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes OSTBENSE?
OSTBENSE has been classed since 21 January 2011 by Bureau Veritas, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 20 November 2025.
How many port state control inspections has OSTBENSE had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2011 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 February 2026.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.