MINERVA ASTRA (IMO 9893008)
MINERVA ASTRA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2021 and flying the Greece flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 115,484 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 62,762, and a length overall of 249.9 metres. This size and specification are typical for tankers engaged in global crude oil transport. MINERVA ASTRA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in North Europe, the Gulf of Mexico, and along the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Greece
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 241735000
- Call sign: SVDJ9
- Gross tonnage: 62762
- Deadweight: 115484 t
- Length overall: 249.9 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Home port: PIRAEUS
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/04/2026
- Registered owner: NINOX SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MINERVA MARINE INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 34°39.6′N · 034°15.8′E · Speed 0.3 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 12:54 UTC
- Destination: For orders · ETA 16 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MINERVA ASTRA?
MINERVA ASTRA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2021. It is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the dimensions of MINERVA ASTRA?
The vessel has a length overall of 249.9 metres and a beam of 44 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.2 metres.
Which classification society manages MINERVA ASTRA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Where has MINERVA ASTRA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been tracked along the North America East Coast.
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