MELBA (IMO 9199153)
MELBA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,476 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,545. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. Overseas Marine Certification Services provides classification for the vessel, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 374718000
- Call sign: HO6049
- Gross tonnage: 2545
- Deadweight: 3476 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/07/2026
- Registered owner: FAREWELL INVESTMENTS INC (Cuba)
- Ship manager: NAUTILUS SHIPPING OVERSEAS (Cuba)
- ISM manager: GULF LAKE ENTERPRISES LTD (Cuba)
- Last AIS position: 23°4.8′N · 082°44.2′W · Speed 7.3 kn · received 8 October 2026 at 00:14 UTC
- Destination: Mariel (CU MAR)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MELBA?
MELBA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MELBA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,476 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,545.
Which classification society manages MELBA?
The vessel is classed by Overseas Marine Certification Services. This society is part of the IACS membership.
Where has MELBA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its recent geographic operational profile.
How many PSC inspections has MELBA undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 July 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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