MERT L (IMO 8818300)
MERT L is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1990 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,934 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,653, and a length overall of 158 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. MERT L is classed by Ocean Maritime Reg Of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe over recent periods. It has operated under five different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Cameroon
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 613992601
- Call sign: TJM5244
- Gross tonnage: 18653
- Deadweight: 6934 t
- Length overall: 158 m
- Beam: 24 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/03/2002, Barcelona (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: YELLOW WAVE SHIPPING LTD (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 36°45.1′N · 034°39.0′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 15 October 2026 at 05:17 UTC
- Destination: Mersin (MER) (TR MER)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MERT L?
MERT L is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship designed for vehicles. It was built in 1990 and is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MERT L?
The vessel has a length overall of 158 metres and a beam of 24 metres. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,653.
Which flag does MERT L fly?
The vessel currently flies the Cameroon flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under five different flag states.
What is the PSC inspection history for MERT L?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 March 2002.
Where has MERT L been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and North Europe. It has also been recorded in the West Europe region.
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