ASTERION II
formerly ISHIKARI
General Information
| Vessel Name | ASTERION II |
| Former Name | ISHIKARI |
| IMO Number | 8922163 |
| MMSI | 209262000 |
| Call Sign | 5BYX4 |
| Flag State | Republic of Cyprus |
| Vessel Type | Passenger Ship |
| Detailed Type | — |
| Service Status | IN SERVICE/COMMISSION |
| Year of Build | 1991 |
Dimensions & Tonnage
| Length Overall (LOA) | 175.0 m574.1 ft |
| Beam (Width) | 27.0 m88.6 ft |
| Draft | 6.9 m22' 08" |
| Deadweight (DWT) | 6,348 t6,248 LT |
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 32,071 GT |
This vessel is approximately 35 years old.
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About the ASTERION II
The ASTERION II (IMO: 8922163) is a passenger ship built in 1991 currently sailing under the flag of Republic of Cyprus. The vessel has an estimated length overall (LOA) of 175.0 meters and a beam of 27.0 meters, alongside a deadweight tonnage of 6,348 DWT.
Operating under the service status of IN SERVICE/COMMISSION, the vessel relies on the RINA for its classification society standards. Technical and commercial management is publicly recorded to be overseen by Blue Star Ferries Single Member Maritime SA.
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