RITA (IMO 9301988)
RITA is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,213, a gross tonnage of 32,903, and no length overall is specified in the current records. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. RITA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has a history of 10 former names and 9 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 255806054
- Call sign: CQIS4
- Gross tonnage: 32903
- Deadweight: 37213 t
- Length overall: 207 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/01/2011, La spezia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/07/2026
- Registered owner: RITA SCHIFFAHRTSGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: PETER DOEHLE SCHIFFAHRTS-KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 9°21.8′N · 079°53.1′W · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 11:47 UTC
- Destination: Cartagena (CO CTG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of RITA?
RITA is a container ship built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for RITA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,213 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,903.
Which classification society maintains RITA?
RITA is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has RITA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its most recent geographic tracking data.
What is the PSC inspection history for RITA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 9 January 2011.
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