MARELLA DISCOVERY (IMO 9070632)
MARELLA DISCOVERY is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 1996 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 69,472, a deadweight tonnage of 5,200, and a length overall of 264.26 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger cruise operations. The vessel's classification notation is Passenger ship EPR. It has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. The vessel has operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2026.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 249639000
- Call sign: 9HA4324
- Gross tonnage: 69472
- Deadweight: 5200 t
- Length overall: 264.26 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 87 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/05/2002, Napoli (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/07/2026
- Registered owner: MARELLA CRUISES LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: V SHIPS LEISURE SAM (Monaco)
- Last AIS position: 36°18.6′N · 027°32.9′E · Speed 15.2 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 16:22 UTC
- Destination: Kusadasi (KUS) (TR KUS) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MARELLA DISCOVERY?
The vessel has a length overall of 264.26 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.05 metres.
What is the tonnage of MARELLA DISCOVERY?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 69,472. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 5,200 metric tonnes.
Which shipyard built MARELLA DISCOVERY?
The vessel was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique (Alsthom). It was completed in 1996 and is now in its 30th year of service.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2026. All-time records show 87 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 May 2002.
Where has MARELLA DISCOVERY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent geographic areas of operation.
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