ASTRO ANTARES (IMO 9767065)
ASTRO ANTARES is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 60,498, a gross tonnage of 34,624, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. ASTRO ANTARES is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has operated under eight former flags and has been known by two former names. Over the trailing 36 months, it has undergone 36 inspections and recorded 1 detention.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 538011271
- Call sign: V7A6888
- Gross tonnage: 34624
- Deadweight: 60498 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/11/2020, Pivdennyi (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/01/2026
- Registered owner: ECTORAS SHIPPING CO LTD (Marshall Islands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ASTROBULK LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 3°50.7′S · 054°1.8′E · Speed 8.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 15:38 UTC
- Destination: Port Elizabeth (US PEB) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 22:45 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ASTRO ANTARES?
ASTRO ANTARES is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ASTRO ANTARES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 60,498. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,624.
Which classification society manages ASTRO ANTARES?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ASTRO ANTARES been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in West Africa and the South America East Coast. It has also been observed near the North America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 January 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2017 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 November 2020.
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