IMO 1016226
The vessel KASTOS was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #30 out of 1,953 monitored vessels, with key 90-day metrics including 124 loiter events and 228 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included discovered_020, Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone, and Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach. The vessel was detected in the vicinity of terminal zones, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. These metrics are based on AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel KASTOS was detected in the discovered_020 zone (109 events) and the Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone (108 events), with both zones showing a mix of zone dwell, loiter, and STS proximity events. Additionally, it was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach zone (96 events), primarily exhibiting zone dwell and loiter behaviors. No direct terminal visits were recorded during this period, and there were no terminal zone detections.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| discovered_020 | 109 | zone_dwell: 54, loiter: 39, sts: 16 | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone | 108 | zone_dwell: 53, loiter: 39, sts: 16 | Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 96 | zone_dwell: 50, loiter: 46 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Atlantic Midway Monitoring Zone | 10 | zone_dwell: 9, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Danish Straits/Skagerrak | 8 | zone_dwell: 8 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Central Iberian Surveillance Zone | 6 | zone_dwell: 6 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Archipelago Sea Sanction Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Copenhagen Maritime Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Mar 14, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Copenhagen Offshore Monitoring Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Brest Approaches Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Brittany Coast Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
Recent Port Calls
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| VLISSINGEN | UST-LUGA | 16/03/2026 04:00 | IN PROGRESS |
| MARSAXLOKK | VENICE | 26/02/2026 01:06 | 28/02/2026 14:50 |
| PORT SAID | MARSAXLOKK | 18/02/2026 04:29 | 21/02/2026 18:23 |
| SUEZ PORT | PORT SAID | 16/02/2026 02:11 | 17/02/2026 02:32 |
STS Proximity Partners
The vessel KASTOS had a total of 0 STS proximity detections. It was detected in proximity to one distinct partner vessel, HISTRIA AZURE, which was recorded 16 times. HISTRIA AZURE is not sanctioned.
Ownership & Management
HAI KUO SHIPPING 2102T LTD is a Greek-registered maritime company with IMO Company Number 6302850, operating c/o OceanGold Tankers Inc at 41 Athinas Avenue, Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece. It owns at least one oil products tanker, LUZON SPIRIT (IMO 9572276), with management by Teekay Marine (Singapore) Pte Ltd. MagicPort indicates it owns 1 vessel.[3][5][6][7]
OCEANGOLD TANKERS INC is a ship management company established in 2007 specializing in tanker operations. The company manages a fleet of modern oil and product tankers (LR2, LR1, MR2 types, and Panamax crude oil tankers) and provides technical management, crew management, and operational services with headquarters in Athens, Greece.
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Jul 1, 2025KASTOS
- Jul 1, 2025🇱🇷 Liberia
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | OCEANGOLD TANKERS INC | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jul 7, 2025 | OCEANGOLD TANKERS INC | ISM Manager |
| Jul 7, 2025 | HAI KUO SHIPPING 2102T LTD | Registered owner |
Media Mentions
- Maritime Exports of Russian Crude Oil and Petroleum Products Through its Black Sea Ports: November 2025 DatabaseBlack Sea News
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
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