ANTONELLO DA MESSINA (IMO 8708593)
ANTONELLO DA MESSINA is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1988 and flying the Italy flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 582 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,643. This vessel is configured for vehicle transport and passenger service within regional maritime routes. The vessel operates with a classification notation of + IAP + IAQ-2. It has been observed operating within the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel has a history of one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Italy
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 247041800
- Call sign: IWZT
- Gross tonnage: 1643
- Deadweight: 582 t
- Length overall: 72 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Home port: CATANIA - 302
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: CARONTE & TOURIST ISOLE MINORI (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 38°28.3′N · 014°57.6′E · Speed 8.7 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 23:55 UTC
- Destination: IT MILAZZO IS EOLIE · ETA 16 October 2026 at 03:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ANTONELLO DA MESSINA?
ANTONELLO DA MESSINA is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship designed for vehicles. It was built in 1988 and is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 4,264 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a passenger and vehicle carrier.
What is the dimension of the vessel?
The vessel has a recorded beam of 14 metres. Specific length overall and draught measurements are not provided in the current dataset.
Where has the vessel been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is consistent with its home port of Catania.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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