RIZECEM (IMO 7903249)
RIZECEM is a Cement Carrier built in 1979 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 47th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,016 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,271. Given its specific design and capacity, it is configured for specialized cement transport operations. RIZECEM is classed by the Hellenic Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of operating under seven different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 10 August 2026.
- Type: Cement Carrier
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 1979
- MMSI: 577076000
- Call sign: YJQX5
- Gross tonnage: 3271
- Deadweight: 5016 t
- Length overall: 90 m
- Beam: 15.7 m
- Home port: PORT VILA - 5044
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 04/08/2025, Mangalia (Black Sea MoU / Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: TURA DENIZCILIK SANAYI VE TIC (Turkey)
- ISM manager: YASON DENIZCILIK AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 41°7.0′N · 037°20.5′E · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 20:21 UTC
- Destination: Ünye (TR UNY)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of RIZECEM?
RIZECEM is a Cement Carrier built in 1979. It is currently in its 47th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for RIZECEM?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 2,942 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a specialized cement carrier.
What is the dimension and capacity of RIZECEM?
The vessel has a beam of 15.7 metres and a deadweight tonnage of 5,016 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,271.
How has RIZECEM performed in port inspections?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 58 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 August 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2003 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 4 August 2025.
What is the flag and MoU status of RIZECEM?
The vessel flies the Vanuatu flag and is categorized in the black band of the Paris MoU. It is also listed in the grey band of the Tokyo MoU.
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