IMO 9274666
The vessel KOCATEPE was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #23 among 2,034 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 72 STS proximity events, 5 AIS gaps, 122 loitering events, and 140 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Istanbul Black Sea Surveillance Zone with 335 events, as well as the Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach and Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Monitoring Zone. The vessel was detected in the vicinity of terminal zones, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. These observations are AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel KOCATEPE was detected in the Istanbul Black Sea Surveillance Zone most frequently, with 335 events recorded, including 126 zone dwell events, 122 loiter events, and 87 STS proximity detections. It was also detected in the Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach (5 events) and the Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Monitoring Zone (4 events), among others. No direct terminal visits were recorded during this period, and there were no terminal zone detections.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Black Sea Surveillance Zone | 335 | zone_dwell: 126, loiter: 122, sts: 87 | Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach | 5 | zone_dwell: 4, ais_gap: 1 | Jan 22, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Monitoring Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Mar 2, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Central Iberian Monitoring Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Norwegian Sea Surveillance Zone | 2 | ais_gap: 1, zone_dwell: 1 | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Western Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Dodecanese Sea Monitoring Zone | 2 | ais_gap: 1, zone_dwell: 1 | Feb 26, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Northwest Iberian Sea Monitoring Zone | 1 | ais_gap: 1 | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Monitoring Zone | 1 | ais_gap: 1 | Feb 26, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
Recent Port Calls
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| VASSILIKO | ZYGI | 29/03/2026 21:11 | IN PROGRESS |
| SARKOY | VASSILIKO | 22/03/2026 12:51 | 24/03/2026 23:37 |
| HAYDARPASA | SARKOY | 21/03/2026 06:41 | 21/03/2026 21:43 |
| BURGAS | HAYDARPASA | 20/03/2026 06:58 | 20/03/2026 19:02 |
| BURGAS | BURGAS | 16/03/2026 12:45 | 16/03/2026 18:05 |
STS Proximity Partners
The vessel KOCATEPE recorded a total of 72 STS proximity detections involving three distinct partner vessels. The most frequent partners detected in proximity were LAGERI, with 41 events, and FAIR STAR, with 31 events. All partner vessels were not sanctioned.
Ownership & Management
Kocatepe Shipping Ltd is a Turkish ship management company with IMO Company Number 6330659, operating c/o Besiktas Likid Tasimacilik Denizcilik Ticaret AS in Istanbul, Turkey. It manages the vessel KOCATEPE and is listed in maritime directories for ship management activities[1][4].
Beşiktaş Likid Taşımacılık Denizcilik Ticaret AS is a Turkish maritime shipping company established in 2003, specializing in the transportation of liquid cargoes including crude oil, petroleum products, and chemicals via tanker vessels. The company is part of the larger Beşiktaş Group, which also operates in ship building and repair services.
⚠ Red Flags
- Address discrepancy between query-provided address and primary registered address in official sources
- Limited publicly available information on beneficial ownership and corporate structure
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Oct 1, 2022KOCATEPE
- May 1, 2008Furevik
- Jun 1, 2005Bro Erik
- Oct 1, 2003Leinestern
- Mar 1, 2024🇵🇦 Panama
- Oct 1, 2022🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
- Sep 1, 2009🏳️ Faroe Islands
- May 1, 2008🏳️ Norway (NIS)
- Jun 1, 2005🏳️ Isle of Man
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2022 | BESIKTAS LIKID TASIMACILIK | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Oct 27, 2022 | BESIKTAS LIKID TASIMACILIK | ISM Manager |
| Oct 27, 2022 | KOCATEPE SHIPPING LTD | Registered owner |
| Sep 10, 2009 | NOLSO SHIPPING SP/F | Registered owner |
| May 21, 2008 | FURETANK REDERI AB | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| May 21, 2008 | FURETANK REDERI AB | ISM Manager |
| Dec 14, 2007 | MAERSK TANKERS FRANCE SAS | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jun 1, 2005 | CST SCHIFFFAHRTS GMBH & CO KG | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
Media Mentions
- KOCATEPE - [email protected]Ukraine War Sanctions Database
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
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