CAPTAIN YUSIF (IMO 8509818)
CAPTAIN YUSIF is a General Cargo Ship built in 1985 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 41st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,185 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,727, and a length overall of 103 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. CAPTAIN YUSIF is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 5 different flags and has been known by 6 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1985
- MMSI: 667005082
- Call sign: 9LD2382
- Gross tonnage: 3727
- Deadweight: 4185 t
- Length overall: 103 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 85 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 28/02/2025, Çanakkale (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/07/2026
- Registered owner: MAC INTERNATIONAL LTD (Romania)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: RANYUS NAVIGATION LTD (Romania)
- Last AIS position: 44°5.6′N · 028°38.8′E · Speed 3.6 kn · at anchor · received 20 September 2026 at 20:54 UTC
- Destination: Constanta (RO CND)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPTAIN YUSIF?
CAPTAIN YUSIF is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1985 and is currently in its 41st year of service.
What are the dimensions of CAPTAIN YUSIF?
The vessel has a length overall of 103 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 4,185 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages CAPTAIN YUSIF?
The vessel is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 88 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026. All-time records show 85 inspections since 1998 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 February 2025.
What are the flag and MoU band assignments?
The vessel currently flies the Sierra Leone flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the black band for the Tokyo MoU.
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