NIKOLAOS (IMO 8611506)
NIKOLAOS is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1987 and flying the Greece flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,338 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 996. Given its specifications, it is configured for regional vehicle and passenger transport operations. NIKOLAOS is classed by the Hellenic Register of Shipping, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed operating within the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously been registered under three different names and has operated under two former 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 11 December 2025.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Greece
- Year built: 1987
- MMSI: 237593100
- Call sign: SY2709
- Gross tonnage: 996
- Deadweight: 1338 t
- Length overall: 88 m
- Beam: 15.02 m
- Home port: PIRAEUS - 11041
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: IONION LINES MARITIME CO (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 35°59.4′N · 014°19.7′E · Speed 2.1 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 06:22 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of NIKOLAOS?
NIKOLAOS is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship designed for vehicles. It was built in 1987 and is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for NIKOLAOS?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 3,880 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a Ro-Ro passenger ship.
Where has NIKOLAOS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is consistent with its Greek flag and home port of Piraeus.
What is the PSC inspection history for NIKOLAOS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 December 2025. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under three different names throughout its history. It has also operated under two different flag states previously.
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