MERIT (IMO 9197789)
MERIT is a general cargo ship built in 2000 and flying the flag of Gibraltar; it is in its 26th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 3,153 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,301, and a length overall of 82.5 metres. MERIT has been classed since 1 June 2010 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 4 June 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in Northern Europe, Western Europe, and the Mediterranean (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 29 October 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Gibraltar
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 236108000
- Call sign: ZDEB4
- Gross tonnage: 2301
- Deadweight: 3153 t
- Length overall: 82.5 m
- Beam: 12.4 m
- Home port: Gibraltar
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 31/10/2024, Viana do castelo (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/10/2025
- Registered owner: MERIT (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: FAHRDORFER SCHIFFAHRTS GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 52°44.3′N · 001°51.5′E · Speed 7.7 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 20:12 UTC
- Destination: For orders · ETA 17 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MERIT?
MERIT is a general cargo ship built in 2000. It is in its 26th year of service.
What is the deadweight of MERIT?
MERIT has a deadweight of 3,153 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 2,301. It measures 82.5 metres overall.
What flag does MERIT fly?
MERIT flies the flag of Gibraltar. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes MERIT?
MERIT has been classed since 1 June 2010 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 4 June 2025. Its class notation is General cargo ship with double hull Equipped for carriage of containers DBC SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E3(H) Strengthened for heavy cargo.
How many port state control inspections has MERIT had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 33 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 October 2025. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2000 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 31 October 2024.
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