CASTILLO DE CALDELAS (IMO 9742819)
CASTILLO DE CALDELAS is a LNG Tanker built in 2018 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 93,241 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 126,004. This capacity is characteristic of specialized liquefied natural gas carriers used in global energy transport. CASTILLO DE CALDELAS is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 July 2026.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 248720000
- Call sign: 9HA4778
- Gross tonnage: 126004
- Deadweight: 93241 t
- Length overall: 297 m
- Beam: 49 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/07/2026
- Registered owner: LA ARENA NAV SA (Spain)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: EMPRESA NAVIERA ELCANO SA (Spain)
- Last AIS position: 40°8.1′N · 019°55.8′W · Speed 16.4 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 21:58 UTC
- Destination: Isle of Grain (GB IOG) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CASTILLO DE CALDELAS?
CASTILLO DE CALDELAS is an LNG Tanker built in 2018. It is currently in its 8th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 93,241 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 126,004.
Which classification society manages CASTILLO DE CALDELAS?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent geographic operational areas.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 July 2026. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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