MERA (IMO 8701844)
MERA is a FSO, Oil built in 1987 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 39th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 261,068 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 145,600. Given its significant deadweight and FSO designation, it is configured for large-scale offshore oil storage and floating production operations. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai is the classification society for the vessel, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, South Asia, and South Africa over recent periods. It has a history of operating under five different flags and has been known by four former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 7 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 11 July 2011.
- Type: FSO, Oil
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1987
- Call sign: D6HF3
- Gross tonnage: 145600
- Deadweight: 261068 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/07/2011
- Registered owner · Ship manager: PRIMA MARINE PCL (Thailand)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MERA?
MERA is an FSO, Oil vessel. It was built in 1987 and is currently in its 39th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of MERA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 261,068 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 145,600.
Which flag does MERA fly?
The vessel currently flies the Comoros flag. It has operated under five different flags throughout its history.
What is the classification status of MERA?
MERA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The current class status for the vessel is listed as Withdrawn.
How many PSC inspections has MERA undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 7 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 11 July 2011.
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