IMO 9314844
The vessel "LYDIA KA" was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #20 out of 3,128 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 20 STS proximity events, 1 AIS gap, 349 loitering events, and 404 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach with 725 events and the Strait of Gibraltar Surveillance Zone with 31 events. 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 LYDIA KA was detected in the Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach zone most frequently, with a total of 725 events, including 350 zone dwell events, 341 loiter events, and 33 STS proximity detections. It was also detected in the Strait of Gibraltar Surveillance Zone (31 events) and the Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone (10 events), primarily exhibiting zone dwell and loiter behaviors. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosphorus/Dardanelles Approach | 725 | zone_dwell: 350, loiter: 341, sts: 33, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 7, 2026 | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Strait of Gibraltar Surveillance Zone | 31 | zone_dwell: 22, loiter: 8, ais_gap: 1 | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| discovered_020 | 11 | zone_dwell: 7, loiter: 4 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone | 10 | zone_dwell: 6, loiter: 4 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| North Sea Surveillance Zone | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 21, 2026 |
| discovered_102 | 5 | zone_dwell: 5 | May 11, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
| Gulf of Oman Sanctioned Vessel Monitoring Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Feb 19, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Black Sea Sanctioned Vessel Monitoring Zone | 4 | zone_dwell: 4 | Jun 6, 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 |
| discovered_063 | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| discovered_111 | 3 | zone_dwell: 3 | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Strait of Malacca Sanction Monitoring Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Northern Sea of Japan Surveillance Zone | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| discovered_027 | 2 | zone_dwell: 2 | May 30, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| Central Mediterranean Monitoring Zone | 1 | zone_dwell: 1 | Jun 18, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Recent Port Calls
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISTANBUL | KULEVI | 15/05/2026 08:51 | 17/05/2026 13:48 |
| BOZCAADA | ISTANBUL | 13/05/2026 12:10 | 14/05/2026 03:26 |
| KALAMATA | BOZCAADA | 11/05/2026 08:00 | 12/05/2026 10:31 |
| KALAMATA | KALAMATA | 09/05/2026 10:00 | 09/05/2026 20:21 |
| KALAMATA | KALAMATA | 05/05/2026 12:58 | 05/05/2026 21:07 |
STS Proximity Partners
The vessel LYDIA KA recorded a total of 20 STS proximity detections involving 7 distinct partner vessels. The most frequent partners detected in proximity were GREEN WARRIOR, with 10 events, and NEONE, with 8 events. None of the partner vessels were identified as sanctioned.
Ownership & Management
No verifiable information was found for 'LYDIA SHIPPING LTD-MAI' with IMO Company Number 6438027 managing the vessel 'LYDIA KA'. The search results only contain data for different entities named 'Lydia V Shipping Ltd' (IMO 6161189), 'LYDIA MAR SHIPPING CO SA', and vessels named 'LYDIA V' or 'LYDIA', which do not match the provided company name, IMO, or vessel name.
⚠ Red Flags
- No matching entity found for company name 'LYDIA SHIPPING LTD-MAI' with IMO 6438027
- Vessel name 'LYDIA KA' not found in maritime databases; only 'LYDIA V', 'LYDIA II', and 'LYDIA' appear in results
- IMO Company Number 6438027 does not match any known Lydia Shipping entity in search results
WHITE TANKERS GEMI ISLET is a Turkish maritime company based in Istanbul that serves as ISM Manager, Commercial Manager, and Registered Owner for a fleet of tankers. The company manages at least 6 vessels, including the tanker LYDIA KA and ULUC KA.
⚠ Red Flags
- Fleet size of 6 vessels with limited public vessel details beyond ULUC KA and LYDIA KA
- Beneficial ownership structure not publicly disclosed
- Address located in a shared commercial center common to multiple maritime entities
TRANS KA TANKER (also known as Trans KA Tankers Management Co Ltd) is the core maritime subsidiary of Akbasoglu Holding, responsible for the technical and commercial management of its product and chemical tanker fleet. The company was established on June 4, 1992, and is headquartered in Tuzla, Istanbul, Turkey.
⚠ Red Flags
- EU sanctioned for facilitating Russian oil shipments
- Address shared by multiple maritime entities under Akbasoglu Holding
- Company manages vessels involved in sanctions evasion activities
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Apr 1, 2024LYDIA KA
- Dec 1, 2018San Carlos
- Jan 1, 2007Kraslava
- Apr 1, 2024🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
- Dec 1, 2018🇮🇹 Italy
- Jan 1, 2007🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | WHITE TANKERS GEMI ISLET | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Jun 24, 2026 | WHITE TANKERS GEMI ISLET | ISM Manager |
| Apr 6, 2024 | TRANS KA TANKER | ISM Manager |
| Apr 3, 2024 | TRANS KA TANKER | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Apr 3, 2024 | LYDIA SHIPPING LTD-MAI | Registered owner |
| Dec 11, 2018 | GESTIONI ARMATORIALI SRL | ISM Manager |
| Dec 7, 2018 | UNKNOWN | ISM Manager |
| Dec 6, 2018 | GESTIONI ARMATORIALI SRL | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Dec 6, 2018 | GESTIONI ARMATORIALI SRL | Registered owner |
| Feb 19, 2007 | LSC SIA | ISM Manager |
| Jan 18, 2007 | LATVIAN SHIPPING CO JSC | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
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