MARAN ARES (IMO 9796872)
MARAN ARES is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2017 and flying the Greece flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 319,398 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 161,676, and a length overall of 336 metres. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. MARAN ARES is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America East Coast, and the Indian Ocean/Java Sea 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 30 April 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Greece
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 241520000
- Call sign: SVCQ6
- Gross tonnage: 161676
- Deadweight: 319398 t
- Length overall: 336 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Home port: PIRAEUS
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/04/2026
- Registered owner: LYDIA NAVIGATION CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MARAN TANKERS MANAGEMENT INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 36°12.5′S · 025°27.5′E · Speed 12.4 kn · constrained by draught · received 10 October 2026 at 00:47 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 5 November 2026 at 02:29 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MARAN ARES?
The vessel has a length overall of 336 metres and a beam of 60 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 22.5 metres.
What is the capacity of MARAN ARES?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 319,398 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 161,676.
Which classification society maintains MARAN ARES?
MARAN ARES is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current class status is listed as Delivered.
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, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 April 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Where has MARAN ARES been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America East Coast, and the Indian Ocean/Java Sea. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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