IMO 9422639
The vessel TWIST was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #43 among 2,527 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 47 STS proximity detections, 2 AIS gaps, 306 loitering events, and 329 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Eastern Mediterranean Sanctions Monitoring Zone, where 713 events were recorded, along with several other monitoring zones. 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 TWIST was detected in the Eastern Mediterranean Sanctions Monitoring Zone most frequently, with 713 events recorded, including 318 zone dwell events, 306 loiter events, and 89 STS proximity events. Additionally, the vessel was detected in the Copenhagen Offshore Monitoring Zone (3 events), Central Mediterranean Surveillance Zone (2 events), Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone (2 events), Alboran Sea Monitoring Zone (2 events), Southern Öresund Monitoring Zone (2 events), and other zones with minimal detections. The vessel was detected in the vicinity of terminal zones, though no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mediterranean Sanctions Monitoring Zone | 713 | zone_dwell: 318, loiter: 306, sts: 89 | Apr 16, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Copenhagen Offshore Monitoring Zone | 3 | sts: 2, zone_dwell: 1 | Apr 29, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Central Mediterranean Surveillance Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Surveillance Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Alboran Sea Monitoring Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Monitoring Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Mar 25, 2026 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| discovered_081 | 2 | ais_gap: 1, zone_dwell: 1 | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| Alboran Sea Sanction Monitoring Zone | 1 | zone_dwell: 1 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 |
| discovered_019 | 1 | ais_gap: 1 | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
Recent Port Calls
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| VASSILIKO | BENGHAZI | 29/04/2026 21:05 | IN PROGRESS |
| SKIKDA | VASSILIKO | 10/04/2026 20:50 | 16/04/2026 06:55 |
| ALGECIRAS | SKIKDA | 24/03/2026 23:40 | 27/03/2026 07:14 |
| ALIAGA | ALIAGA | 06/03/2026 14:40 | 07/03/2026 07:45 |
STS Proximity Partners
The vessel TWIST recorded a total of 47 STS proximity detections with four distinct partner vessels. The most frequent partners detected in proximity were TWIST and SAMBA, with 55 and 34 events, respectively. None of the partner vessels were identified as sanctioned.
Ownership & Management
TWIST SHIPPING CO is a vessel owning or managing entity with IMO Company Number 6471674, registered c/o Spring Marine Management SA in Athens, Greece. It manages the vessel 'TWIST'. Spring Marine Management SA is a Greek ship management company founded in 2008, operating a fleet of approximately 26-27 vessels including MR tankers, LR1 tankers, and bulk carriers.
⚠ Red Flags
- Address shared by Spring Marine Management SA (26 vessels), Spring Marine Bulk SA (4 vessels), and potentially other Spring Marine entities
SPRING MARINE MANAGEMENT SA is a Greek ship management company based in Athens, specializing in the management of tankers and bulk carriers. It serves as both commercial and ISM manager for a fleet reported between 25 and 29 vessels[1][5][9]. The company was founded in 2008 and operates from the provided address[8].
⚠ Red Flags
- Fleet size varies across sources (25-29 vessels)
- Multiple related entities at same address (e.g., Spring Marine Bulk Inc.)
- Company website warns of fraudulent use of its name and branding for crew recruitment[2]
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Mar 1, 2024TWIST
- Mar 1, 2022Cape Camden
- May 1, 2009Nordic Agnetha
- Mar 1, 2022🇱🇷 Liberia
- Feb 1, 2014🇸🇬 Singapore
- May 1, 2009🇱🇷 Liberia
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2024 | SPRING MARINE MANAGEMENT SA | ISM Manager |
| Feb 29, 2024 | SPRING MARINE MANAGEMENT SA | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Feb 29, 2024 | TWIST SHIPPING CO | Registered owner |
| Mar 18, 2022 | CAPE CAMDEN SHIPPING LTD | Registered owner |
| Mar 20, 2014 | COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT-SNG | ISM Manager |
| — | NORDIC SHIPHOLDING A/S | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| — | NORDIC SHIPHOLDING BV | Registered owner |
| — | NORDIC AGNETHA PTE LTD | Registered owner |
| Apr 12, 2010 | TB MARINE SHIPMANAGEMENT | ISM Manager |
| May 12, 2009 | MOTIA COMPAGNIA DI NAVIGAZIONE | ISM Manager |
| May 8, 2009 | MOL NORDIC TANKERS A/S | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| May 8, 2009 | NORDIC TANKERS BV | Registered owner |
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
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