RAFAELO (IMO 8611192)
RAFAELO is a General Cargo Ship built in 1989 and flying the Albania flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,223 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,984. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale cargo operations. RAFAELO is classed by the Albanian Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating within the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under four different flag states and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Albania
- Year built: 1989
- MMSI: 201100124
- Call sign: ZADN3
- Gross tonnage: 1984
- Deadweight: 3223 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 13/02/2026, Piraeus (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: RAFAELO 2002 JSC (Albania)
- ISM manager: ALBMARINE LTD (Albania)
- Last AIS position: 41°48.8′N · 019°35.3′E · Speed 4.9 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 05:29 UTC
- Destination: Shëngjin (AL SHG)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is RAFAELO?
RAFAELO is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1989 and is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications of RAFAELO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,223 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,984.
Which flag does RAFAELO fly?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Albania. Throughout its history, it has operated under four different flag states.
What is the PSC inspection history for RAFAELO?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 49 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 1998 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 13 February 2026.
Where has RAFAELO been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is the primary geographic area noted in recent observation data.
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