IMO 9305867
MINERVA RITA was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #26 among 2,004 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 128 loiter events and 219 zone dwell events. The vessel was detected in the top operating zones, including the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach and the Danish Straits/Skagerrak. No recorded terminal visits were noted during this period, and the vessel was not detected in the vicinity of any terminal zones. These metrics are based on AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel MINERVA RITA was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach zone most frequently, with 208 events recorded, including 111 zone dwell and 97 loiter events. It was also detected in the Danish Straits/Skagerrak zone with 78 events, comprising 47 zone dwell and 31 loiter events. Additionally, the vessel had detections in other zones, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 208 | zone_dwell: 111, loiter: 97 | Jan 23, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Danish Straits/Skagerrak | 78 | zone_dwell: 47, loiter: 31 | Jan 29, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Archipelago Sea Sanction Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 8 | Jan 23, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Copenhagen Offshore Monitoring Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 4, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Copenhagen Maritime Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Mar 15, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 |
| Norwegian Sea Surveillance Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Alboran Sea Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 21, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Norwegian Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Central Baltic Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Dodecanese Sea Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Brest Channel Surveillance Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 2, ais_gap: 1 | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| discovered_074 | 3 | zone_dwell: 2, ais_gap: 1 | Jan 28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tallinn Offshore Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Skagerrak Monitoring Zone | 3 | zone_dwell: 2, ais_gap: 1 | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
Recent Port Calls
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMORSK | PRIMORSK | 25/03/2026 21:32 | IN PROGRESS |
| MANAUS | SKAGEN | 24/02/2026 06:11 | 17/03/2026 16:56 |
| SANTANA | MANAUS | 17/02/2026 21:00 | 20/02/2026 22:11 |
| SKAGEN | SANTANA | 30/01/2026 02:22 | 17/02/2026 18:30 |
Ownership & Management
UNION SERVICES SA is a Greek-registered ship owner and manager based in Athens, Greece, c/o Minerva Marine Inc. It manages a single tanker vessel with a fleet deadweight tonnage of 50,950 metric tons. The company operates worldwide, with vessels visiting ports including Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Murmansk.
Minerva Marine Inc. is a Greek-based ship management company established in 1996, specializing in tanker vessel management with a fleet of approximately 50 vessels totaling 11.7 million deadweight tons. The company manages primarily Aframax, MR, and VLCC tankers for major oil companies and operates from Athens, Greece.
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Oct 1, 2005MINERVA RITA
- Aug 1, 2023🇱🇷 Liberia
- Oct 1, 2018🇲🇹 Malta
- Dec 1, 2013🇬🇷 Greece
- Oct 1, 2005🇲🇹 Malta
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2008 | MINERVA MARINE INC | ISM Manager |
| Oct 28, 2005 | MINERVA MARINE INC | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Oct 28, 2005 | UNION SERVICES SA | Registered owner |
| Oct 27, 2005 | MINERVA MARINE INC | ISM Manager |
Media Mentions
- Maritime Exports of Russian Crude Oil and Petroleum ProductsBlack Sea News
- Maritime Exports of Russian Crude Oil and Petroleum ProductsBlack Sea News
- Maritime Exports of Russian Petroleum Products Through its BalticBlack Sea News
- Maritime Exports of Russian Crude Oil and Petroleum ProductsBlack Sea News
- Maritime Exports of Russian Petroleum Products Through its BalticBlack Sea News
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
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