RAPID (IMO 8919233)
RAPID is a General Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Tanzania flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,587 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,574. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. RAPID is classed by Phoenix Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and along the South America East Coast. It has operated under four former names and seven different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Tanzania FALSE
- Year built: 1991
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 1574
- Deadweight: 2587 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 4
- Last PSC detention: 14/08/2025, Kocaeli (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MERMAID LAND INC (Ukraine)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of RAPID?
RAPID is a General Cargo Ship built in 1991. It is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for RAPID?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,587 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,574.
Which classification society manages RAPID?
The vessel is classed by Phoenix Register of Shipping. This society is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has RAPID been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for RAPID?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions, with 108 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2025. All-time records show 63 inspections since 1998 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 August 2025.
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