HELEN (IMO 7614848)
HELEN is a Livestock Carrier built in 1978 and flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, placing it in its 48th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,537 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,403. Given its specific type and tonnage, it is configured for the specialized transport of live animals. HELEN is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has been registered under three former names and has operated under seven different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 December 2025.
- Type: Livestock Carrier
- Flag: Guinea-Bissau
- Year built: 1978
- MMSI: 630001024
- Call sign: J5AC9
- Gross tonnage: 2403
- Deadweight: 2537 t
- Beam: 13 m
- Home port: BISSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 74 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/09/2014, Tarragona (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/12/2025
- Registered owner: HALM WMF MARINE LTD (Lebanon)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: LIMANO MARINE SERVICES LTD (Lebanon)
- Last AIS position: 12°2.9′S · 077°2.9′W · Speed 8.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 19:36 UTC
- Destination: Batumi (GE BUS) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HELEN?
HELEN is a Livestock Carrier. It was built in 1978 and is currently in its 48th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HELEN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,537 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,403.
Which flag does HELEN fly?
The vessel currently flies the Guinea-Bissau flag. It has operated under seven different flag states during its history.
How many inspections has HELEN undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 42 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 December 2025. All-time records show 74 inspections since 1998 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 September 2014.
Where has HELEN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary recent geographic area recorded for its operations.
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