MICHAEL A. (IMO 9056076)
MICHAEL A. is a General Cargo Ship built in 1994 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 32nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,560 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,514, and a length overall of 88 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal trades. MICHAEL A. is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the South America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 1994
- MMSI: 304010858
- Call sign: V2KX
- Gross tonnage: 2514
- Deadweight: 3560 t
- Length overall: 87.68 m
- Beam: 12.8 m
- Home port: St. John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 82 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/02/1999, Ravenna (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 09/05/2026
- Registered owner: MICHAEL A SHIPPING LTD (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: WESSELS REEDEREI GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 18°8.4′N · 073°30.5′W · Speed 8.4 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 00:19 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MICHAEL A.?
MICHAEL A. is a General Cargo Ship built in 1994. It is currently in its 32nd year of service.
What are the dimensions of MICHAEL A.?
The vessel has a length overall of 88 metres and a beam of 13 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 2,514 and a deadweight of 3,560 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MICHAEL A.?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 9 May 2026. All-time records show 82 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 February 1999.
Where has MICHAEL A. been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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