SPAR OCTANS (IMO 9735000)
SPAR OCTANS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,800 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 36,313, and a length overall of 199.9 metres. This size and specification are typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional and transoceanic dry bulk transport. SPAR OCTANS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, South America West Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 258251000
- Call sign: LATS7
- Gross tonnage: 36313
- Deadweight: 63800 t
- Length overall: 199.9 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: BERGEN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SPAR SHIPPING AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: SPAR-SYNERGY SHIP MANAGEMENT (India)
- Last AIS position: 29°37.1′N · 089°53.6′W · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 15:41 UTC
- Destination: PLAQUEMINES
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SPAR OCTANS?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.9 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.295 metres.
What is the capacity of SPAR OCTANS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,313.
Which classification society maintains SPAR OCTANS?
SPAR OCTANS is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SPAR OCTANS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast and the South America West Coast. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for SPAR OCTANS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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