- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 311000485
- IMO: 9767314
- Call sign: C6CI9
ASTRO CASTOR
(IMO: 9767314)
is a Cargo vessel
sailing under the Bahamas flag.
It has an overall length of 594 feets and a beam of 98 feets.
ASTRO CASTOR position reported at 04/18/2026 18:22:24 UTC:
Latitude: 165.121465, Longitude 165.121465 longitude
Visited ports: Marsden Point, Wellington Anch, Wellington, Batu Ampar, Ras Laffan Anch, Sohar, Shuaiba, Mina Saqr, Leixoes, Pasir Gudang Anch, Pasir Gudang, Ho Chi Minh, Tauranga, Lyttelton, Bluff, Hon Gai Anch, Hai Phong, Port Kembla, New Plymouth
ASTRO CASTOR
Vessel Identification
| Field |
Data |
| Vessel Name |
Astro Castor |
| MMSI |
311000485 |
| IMO Number |
9767314 |
| Call Sign |
C6CI9 |
| Flag State |
Bahamas |
| Vessel Type |
Bulk Carrier |
Vessel Specification
| Field |
Data |
| Gross Tonnage (GT) |
38,372 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) |
74,261 |
| Length Overall (LOA) |
225 m |
| Beam |
32 m |
| Draft |
14.4 m |
| Year Built |
2016 |
| Vessel Class |
Panamax Bulk Carrier |
Propulsion
| Field |
Data |
| Engine Type |
MAN B&W Two-stroke Diesel |
| Propulsion |
Single Screw |
| Service Speed |
~14 knots |
Shipyard
| Field |
Data |
| Builder |
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. |
| Build Country |
Japan |
| Year Delivered |
2016 |
Owner / Operator
| Field |
Data |
| Registered Owner |
Astro Castor Shipping Ltd. |
| Commercial Operator |
Astromart Shipmanagement S.A. |
| Management Company |
Astromart Shipmanagement S.A. |
| Country of Management |
Greece |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field |
Data |
| AIS Class |
Class A AIS Transponder |
| AIS Type |
Vessel AIS Reporting |
| Navigation Status |
Underway Using Engine (as reported via AIS) |
Operating Region
| Field |
Data |
| Primary Trade |
International Bulk Commodity Trade |
| Typical Routes |
Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean trade routes |
| Port Calls |
Major bulk cargo ports across Asia, Americas, Europe, and Australia |
Vessel Description
The Astro Castor is a Panamax bulk carrier built in 2016 by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Japan. She operates under the Bahamas flag and is managed by Astromart Shipmanagement S.A., a Greek-based ship management company.
With a deadweight tonnage of approximately 74,261 MT, the vessel is well suited for the transportation of dry bulk commodities including coal, grain, iron ore, and similar cargoes. Her Panamax dimensions allow transit through the original Panama Canal locks, offering flexibility on major global trade routes.
The vessel operates across international waters, calling at bulk terminals in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Australia, consistent with the commercial activities typical of Greek-managed Panamax bulk carriers in the tramp shipping market.
Disclaimer: Data presented is sourced from publicly available maritime databases (AIS records, IMO Global Integrated Shipping Information System, and vessel tracking platforms). Users should verify critical operational data through official sources prior to commercial or navigational use.