HUMANITY 1 (IMO 7427518)
HUMANITY 1 is a Search & Rescue Vessel built in 1976 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 50th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 287 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,105, and a length overall of 60.7 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized search and rescue operations. HUMANITY 1 is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 December 2025.
- Type: Search & Rescue Vessel
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 1976
- MMSI: 211300760
- Call sign: DJCW
- Gross tonnage: 1105
- Deadweight: 287 t
- Length overall: 60.7 m
- Beam: 11.4 m
- Home port: Kiel
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/03/2003, Lisboa (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SOS HUMANITY GGMBH (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: HELIOS SHIP MANAGEMENT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 37°4.4′N · 011°39.6′E · Speed 5.4 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 07:45 UTC
- Destination: Savona (IT SVN) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HUMANITY 1?
HUMANITY 1 is a Search & Rescue Vessel. It was built in 1976 and is currently in its 50th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HUMANITY 1?
The vessel has a length overall of 60.7 metres and a beam of 11.4 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 4.102 metres.
Which classification society maintains HUMANITY 1?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is General cargo ship E2(H).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 December 2025. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2002 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 March 2003.
Where has HUMANITY 1 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the German flag and is registered in Kiel.
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