JOLLY EXPRESS (IMO 9180190)
JOLLY EXPRESS is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,202 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 20,343, and a length overall of 184 metres. This size and configuration are characteristic of specialized roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. The vessel's classification notation is General cargo carrier RO/RO E0 LCS(D, I, S) NAUT(AW). Recent maritime data indicates the vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 October 2025.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 255806270
- Call sign: CQAT4
- Gross tonnage: 20343
- Deadweight: 11202 t
- Length overall: 184 m
- Beam: 23.6 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/10/2025
- Registered owner: CRIMSON NAVIGATION LTD (Cyprus)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 36°50.9′N · 012°13.2′E · Speed 17.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:58 UTC
- Destination: Marsaxlokk (MT MAR) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of JOLLY EXPRESS?
JOLLY EXPRESS is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the dimensions of JOLLY EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 184 metres and a beam of 23.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.35 metres.
Where has JOLLY EXPRESS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. This region is one of the primary geographic areas for its recent maritime activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 October 2025. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
Who built the JOLLY EXPRESS?
The vessel was constructed by Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. It was completed in 1999.
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