FINOLA M (IMO 8616623)
FINOLA M is a Livestock Carrier built in 1988 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,974 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,241. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of live animals. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. Recent maritime observations place the vessel in West Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 December 2025.
- Type: Livestock Carrier
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 304029000
- Call sign: V2YK3
- Gross tonnage: 3241
- Deadweight: 1974 t
- Length overall: 171 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 73 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/06/2017, Geelong (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SUN LIGHT SHIPPING CO SA (Panama)
- ISM manager: VEGA MARITIME COMPANY SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 38°19.8′N · 020°51.1′E · Speed 10.3 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 16:04 UTC
- Destination: Haifa (IL HFA) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FINOLA M?
FINOLA M is a Livestock Carrier. It was built in 1988 and is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FINOLA M?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 3,241. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,974 metric tonnes.
Where has FINOLA M been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has FINOLA M undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 December 2025. All-time records show 73 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 June 2017.
What is the flag history of FINOLA M?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. Its operational history includes two former flag states.
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