MELITE (IMO 9288710)
MELITE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 111,009 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 62,320, and a length overall of 249 metres. This capacity is typical for medium-range crude oil transport operations. MELITE is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and South Asia over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 9 different flags and has been known by 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 November 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Equatorial Guinea
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 631010132
- Call sign: 3CAN60
- Gross tonnage: 62320
- Deadweight: 111009 t
- Length overall: 249 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Home port: Bata
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: FAELORIX WINDLASS LTD (China)
- ISM manager: AEGIS VOYAGE SHIPMANAGEMENT (Sumqayit Azerbaijan)
- Last AIS position: 59°32.4′N · 022°40.3′E · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 13:07 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 23 November 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MELITE?
The vessel has a length overall of 249 metres and a beam of 44 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.6 metres.
What engine does MELITE use?
The main engine is a Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.,Ltd model, specifically the 7S60MC. This engine was part of the vessel's construction in Korea in 2004.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 November 2025. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
What is the vessel's capacity?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 111,009 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 62,320.
What is the flag and MoU status of MELITE?
The vessel currently flies the Cameroon flag. It is currently listed in the black band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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