ZAMZAM A (IMO 8509844)
ZAMZAM A is a General Cargo Ship built in 1985 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 41st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,747 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,590, and a length overall of 87 metres. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within smaller tonnage classes. ZAMZAM A is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of operating under six different flags and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1985
- MMSI: 341379000
- Call sign: V4PR4
- Gross tonnage: 2590
- Deadweight: 3747 t
- Length overall: 87 m
- Beam: 13 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 66 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/01/2022, Pivdennyi (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: ZAMZAM SHIPPING LTD (Liberia)
- ISM manager: ZAMZAM SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 36°28.9′N · 034°47.8′E · Speed 6.8 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 18:21 UTC
- Destination: Tartus (SY TTS) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ZAMZAM A?
ZAMZAM A is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1985 and is currently in its 41st year of service.
What are the dimensions of ZAMZAM A?
The vessel has a length overall of 87 metres and a beam of 13 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 2,590 metric tonnes.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of St.Kitts and Nevis. Throughout its history, it has operated under 6 different flags.
What is the PSC inspection history for ZAMZAM A?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2026. All-time records show 66 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 13 January 2022.
Where has ZAMZAM A been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It is currently assigned to the black band in both the Paris and Tokyo MoU.
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