VIA FAMA (IMO 7802756)
VIA FAMA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1979 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 47th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,328 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,197. This vessel is configured for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel has a history of 3 former names and has operated under 5 different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 26 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 1 November 2012.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Cameroon
- Year built: 1979
- MMSI: 613517801
- Call sign: TJM0125
- Gross tonnage: 5197
- Deadweight: 3328 t
- Length overall: 110 m
- Beam: 17 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/12/2009, Castellón de la Plana (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/11/2012
- Registered owner · Ship manager: VESTOR SHIPPING LLC-FZ (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 40°51.1′N · 029°17.4′E · Speed 1.9 kn · received 15 March 2026 at 12:44 UTC
- Destination: Istanbul (IST) (TR IST) · ETA 16 September 2026 at 09:27 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VIA FAMA?
VIA FAMA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1979 and is currently in its 47th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VIA FAMA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,328 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,197.
Where has VIA FAMA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent records.
How many inspections has VIA FAMA undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 26 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 1 November 2012.
What is the flag history of VIA FAMA?
The vessel currently flies the Cameroon flag. Throughout its service life, it has operated under 5 different flag states.
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