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Antigua and Barbuda Flag Vessels

629 vessels registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag

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Antigua and Barbuda Maritime Fleet Overview

Antigua and Barbuda has 629 registered vessels tracked on MarineRadar. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (524), Unknown (32), Tanker (29), Tug (13) and Other (11). Track all Antigua and Barbuda-flagged ships with live AIS positions and real-time maritime data.

Cargo524Unknown32Tanker29Tug13Other11

About the Antigua and Barbuda Flag

Registry Authority

The Antigua and Barbuda flag is administered by the Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS). Although the country itself is small, the registry is one of the world's larger open registries by ship count, with over 1,000 vessels, and is on the Paris MOU white list.

Why Ships Register in Antigua and Barbuda

The flag is overwhelmingly chosen by German owners — particularly the small- and mid-size container, multipurpose, and feeder operators that traditionally used the German flag before its costs rose. Antigua and Barbuda offers a low-cost, common-law-based registry, no nationality restriction on crew, and a reputation for responsive service.

Notable Operators

Briese Schiffahrt, Reederei NSB, Hartmann, Hansa Heavy Lift's successor companies, and many of the small German "Reedereien" that operate feeder container ships and multipurpose tonnage flag in Antigua. The registry has a strong concentration of 1,000–3,000 TEU container ships.

Trade Routes

Antigua and Barbuda-flagged ships are heavily concentrated on European feeder and short-sea container trades — North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean, and West Africa — and on intra-Asia and Indian Ocean feeder routes operated under charter to the major liner alliances.

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STINNES ZEPHIR
MMSI 304332000·Cargo
2
KAIRIIN
MMSI 305531000·Cargo
3
ONEGO ELBE
MMSI 305305000·Cargo
4
FITNES
MMSI 305530000·Cargo
5
LAKE ONTARIO
MMSI 304603000·Cargo
6
TAUGAS
MMSI 304067000·Tanker
7
BERNHARD SCHEPERS
MMSI 305741000·Cargo - Hazard Y
8
MANDO
MMSI 304490000·Cargo
9
HAV MARLIN
MMSI 304734000·Cargo
10
BBC TEXAS
MMSI 305063000·Cargo
11
IREMOS
MMSI 305079000·Cargo
12
AS PIA
MMSI 305409000·Cargo
13
BBC SANTIAGO
MMSI 305131000·Cargo
14
WILSON HANSTHOLM
MMSI 305573000·Unknown
15
KATHERINE BORCHARD
MMSI 304623000·Cargo
16
SENATA
MMSI 305480000·Cargo
17
KERDA
MMSI 304776000·Cargo
18
SEA EXPRESS II
MMSI 304844000·Other
19
AS CHRISTIANA
MMSI 305346000·Cargo
20
BBC ELISABETH
MMSI 305630000·Cargo
21
PARADERO
MMSI 305723000·Cargo
22
HOHESTORM
MMSI 305707000·Cargo
23
ANNALISA P
MMSI 305313000·Cargo
24
EMS LIBERTY
MMSI 304479000·Cargo
25
DENEB
MMSI 304941000·Cargo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are registered under the Antigua and Barbuda flag?+
629 vessels are currently tracked on MarineRadar with Antigua and Barbuda as their flag state. The fleet primarily consists of Cargo (524), Unknown (32), Tanker (29), Tug (13) and Other (11). Each vessel transmits live AIS data covering position, speed, course, and voyage destination.
What types of ships fly the Antigua and Barbuda flag?+
The Antigua and Barbuda-flagged fleet on MarineRadar covers 5 principal vessel categories: Cargo (524), Unknown (32), Tanker (29), Tug (13), Other (11). Each category is detailed on its own /vessel-type page with specifications and live tracking.
Who administers the Antigua and Barbuda ship registry?+
The Antigua and Barbuda flag is administered by the Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS). Although the country itself is small, the registry is one of the world's larger open registries by ship count, with over 1,000 vessels, and is on the Paris MOU white list.
Why do ships register under the Antigua and Barbuda flag?+
The flag is overwhelmingly chosen by German owners — particularly the small- and mid-size container, multipurpose, and feeder operators that traditionally used the German flag before its costs rose. Antigua and Barbuda offers a low-cost, common-law-based registry, no nationality restriction on crew, and a reputation for responsive service.
Where do Antigua and Barbuda-flagged vessels typically operate?+
Antigua and Barbuda-flagged ships are heavily concentrated on European feeder and short-sea container trades — North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean, and West Africa — and on intra-Asia and Indian Ocean feeder routes operated under charter to the major liner alliances.
How can I track Antigua and Barbuda-flagged vessels in real time?+
You can track every Antigua and Barbuda-flagged vessel listed above by tapping its name to open the ship's detail page, where MarineRadar shows the live AIS position, recent track, voyage data, and nearby maritime traffic. The same data is available in the iOS and Android app, with notifications and saved-fleet support.