MED IZMIR (IMO 9143879)
MED IZMIR is a Container Ship built in 1998 and flying the Turkey flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,950 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,146. Given its specifications, it is configured for regional containerized cargo transport. MED IZMIR is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a history of 7 former names and has operated under 12 different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Turkey
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 271051138
- Call sign: TCA7405
- Gross tonnage: 9146
- Deadweight: 9950 t
- Length overall: 134 m
- Beam: 22.7 m
- Home port: TEKIRDAG - 768
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner: MED IZMIR DENIZCILIK AS (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MEDLOG SHIPPING & TRADE SA (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 40°54.2′N · 027°28.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 11:45 UTC
- Destination: Tekirdag (TEK) (TR TEK)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MED IZMIR?
MED IZMIR is a container ship built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of MED IZMIR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,950 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,146. Its beam is measured at 22.7 metres.
Which classification society manages MED IZMIR?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MED IZMIR been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the Turkey flag and is registered to the home port of TEKIRDAG - 768.
What is the PSC inspection history for MED IZMIR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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