GERDA S is a General Cargo Ship built in 1984 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,498 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 998, and a length overall of 79 metres. This size profile is characteristic of smaller cargo units used for regional coastal or short-sea trades. GERDA S is classed by Bulgarski Koraben Registar. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026.
GERDA S is a General Cargo Ship built in 1984. It is currently in its 42nd year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 79 metres and a beam of 10 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 998 and a deadweight of 1,498 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Bulgarski Koraben Registar. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 101 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 1998 and 11 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 March 2025.
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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