SMSM (IMO 7500580)
SMSM is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987 and flying the Togo flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,509 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,446, and a length overall of 109 metres. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within its size class. SMSM is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Togo
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 671259100
- Call sign: 5VHX8
- Gross tonnage: 4446
- Deadweight: 7509 t
- Length overall: 109 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Home port: Lome
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 06/12/2023, El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: LARA SHIPPING MARITIME SA-MAI (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: GMZ SHIP MANAGEMENT CO SA (Lebanon)
- Last AIS position: 31°11.7′N · 029°52.4′E · Speed 5.2 kn · under way under sail · received 13 October 2026 at 11:50 UTC
- Destination: Alexandria (EG ALY)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when SMSM arrives in Alexandria. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SMSM?
SMSM is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987. It is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SMSM?
The vessel has a length overall of 109 metres and a beam of 17 metres. These dimensions support its 7,509 deadweight tonnage capacity.
Which classification society manages SMSM?
The vessel is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for SMSM?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 85 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 6 December 2023.
Where has SMSM been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the Togo flag and is registered in Lome.
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