BABYLON (IMO 9206669)
MARANTA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2000 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,085 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,028. This size class is typically utilized for regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. MARANTA is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of operating under four former names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 620800355
- Call sign: D6A4355
- Gross tonnage: 4028
- Deadweight: 5085 t
- Length overall: 100 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 70 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 05/12/2024, Venezia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: FADAK MARINE SHIPPING LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 14°53.3′N · 051°52.0′E · Speed 4.1 kn · at anchor · received 13 October 2026 at 07:16 UTC
- Destination: Duqm (OM DQM) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 23:43 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MARANTA?
MARANTA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MARANTA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,085 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,028.
Which flag does MARANTA fly?
The vessel currently flies the Cameroon flag. It has operated under four different flag states previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 82 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026. All-time records show 70 inspections since 2000 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 December 2024.
What is the classification status of MARANTA?
The vessel is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The current status of its classification is listed as Withdrawn.
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