ALKAID (IMO 9655509)
ALKAID is a LPG Tanker built in 2013 and flying the Cayman Islands flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,780 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,425. This capacity is characteristic of mid-sized LPG carriers used for specialized gas transport. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026.
- Type: LPG Tanker
- Flag: Cayman Islands
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 319302900
- Call sign: ZGUB
- Gross tonnage: 18425
- Deadweight: 22780 t
- Length overall: 160 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/09/2026
- Registered owner: ALKAID LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: AL SEER MARINE SUPPLIES (United Arab Emirates)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIPMANAGEMENT S
- Last AIS position: 15°14.3′N · 072°14.5′W · Speed 2.9 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 10:44 UTC
- Destination: Gibraltar (GI GIB) · ETA 28 October 2026 at 05:39 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ALKAID?
ALKAID is an LPG Tanker. It was built in 2013 and is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ALKAID?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 22,780 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,425.
How many port-state inspections has ALKAID undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
What is the flag state of ALKAID?
The vessel currently flies the Cayman Islands flag. It has operated under 2 different flag states previously in its history.
How many previous names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 2 former names. It has also undergone 10 recorded ownership changes during its service life.
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