ABILITY (IMO 9145645)
ABILITY is a General Cargo Ship built in 1998 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,789 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 12,192. This capacity is typical for general cargo vessels engaged in regional or short-sea trade.
ABILITY is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 374352000
- Call sign: H3ZI
- Gross tonnage: 12192
- Deadweight: 17789 t
- Length overall: 142 m
- Beam: 22.5 m
- Home port: PANAMA - 52783-PEXT
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 10/04/2026, Iskenderun (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/09/2026
- Registered owner: ICEL MARITIME INC (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MATARACI DENIZCILIK LTD STI (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 40°42.2′N · 029°27.8′E
- Destination: Yalova (TR YAL) · ETA 2026-09-22T07:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ABILITY?
ABILITY is a General Cargo Ship built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ABILITY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,789 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 12,192.
Which classification society manages ABILITY?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
Where has ABILITY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 74 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 1999 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 April 2026.
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