MECHTA S (IMO 8419659)
MECHTA S is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,853 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,041. At this scale, the vessel is configured for general cargo operations. MECHTA S is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under five different flag states and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 273213170
- Call sign: UBPU6
- Gross tonnage: 3041
- Deadweight: 3853 t
- Length overall: 119 m
- Beam: 13.4 m
- Home port: Novorossiysk
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/03/2011, Stralsund (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 12/06/2026
- Registered owner: AURORA SHIPPING & TRADING SA (Russia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MERIDIAN SHIPPING LLC (Azerbaijan)
- Last AIS position: 41°0.2′N · 029°0.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 16:09 UTC
- Destination: YEYRU
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MECHTA S?
MECHTA S is a General Cargo Ship built in 1987. It is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MECHTA S?
The vessel has a beam of 13.4 metres and a maximum draught of 4.25 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 3,853 metric tonnes.
What engine specifications does MECHTA S have?
The vessel is equipped with two 6NVDS 48A-2U main engines. These engines were constructed in the German Democratic Republic.
How many inspections has MECHTA S undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 28 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 June 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 March 2011.
What is the flag and MoU status of MECHTA S?
MECHTA S currently flies the Russian flag. It is categorized within the grey band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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