SOMERSET (IMO 9188221)
SOMERSET is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,502 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,005. This vessel is configured for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 December 2025.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 249412000
- Call sign: 9HA4234
- Gross tonnage: 21005
- Deadweight: 12502 t
- Length overall: 184 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/12/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CLDN RORO LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN UK LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 51°25.8′N · 002°35.6′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 19:11 UTC
- Destination: Zeebrugge (BE ZEE) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOMERSET?
SOMERSET is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SOMERSET?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 21,005. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 12,502 metric tonnes.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Malta flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under four different flag states.
How many inspections has SOMERSET undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 December 2025. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
Where has SOMERSET been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It is currently assigned to the white band for both Paris and Tokyo MoU jurisdictions.
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