MASSALIA (IMO 9006253)
MASSALIA is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1992 and flying the France flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,570 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,508, and a length overall of 161 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and passengers. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously sailed under one former name and operated under one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: France
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 227273000
- Call sign: FNNO
- Gross tonnage: 27508
- Deadweight: 4570 t
- Length overall: 161 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: LA MERIDIONALE (France)
- Last AIS position: 43°19.0′N · 005°21.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 14 October 2026 at 06:06 UTC
- Destination: Marseille (FR MRS)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of MASSALIA?
MASSALIA is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship designed for vehicles. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MASSALIA?
The vessel has a length overall of 161 metres and a beam of 26 metres. It reports a gross tonnage of 27,508.
What flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the France flag. It has operated under one former flag state during its service history.
Where has MASSALIA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent observation data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel 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 18 August 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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