MERITA (IMO 8422034)
MERITA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1985 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 41st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,018 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,329. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and specialized loading operations. MERITA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating within North Europe and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 1985
- MMSI: 255805880
- Call sign: CQYA
- Gross tonnage: 3329
- Deadweight: 5018 t
- Beam: 15.45 m
- Home port: MADEIRA - 1460
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/02/2020, Papenburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/07/2026
- Registered owner: MERITA SHIPPING LTD (Estonia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: AMISCO SHIP MANAGEMENT (Estonia)
- Last AIS position: 56°12.9′N · 016°55.4′E · Speed 13.6 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 21:27 UTC
- Destination: Norrsundet (SE NOT) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 07:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MERITA?
MERITA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1985. It is currently in its 41st year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of MERITA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,018 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,329. Its beam is recorded at 15.45 metres.
Which classification society maintains MERITA?
MERITA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel carries the notation # AUT-UMS GRABLOADING ICE CLASS ID.
Where has MERITA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in North Europe and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has MERITA undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 July 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 15 February 2020.
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