CHIQUITA MERCHANT (IMO 9344631)
CHIQUITA MERCHANT is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,142 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,914. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. CHIQUITA MERCHANT is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, North America East Coast, and West Europe regions. It has previously operated under seven different flags and five former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 2007
- Call sign: DDYM2
- Gross tonnage: 22914
- Deadweight: 28142 t
- Beam: 27.6 m
- Home port: MONROVIA -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/09/2026
- Registered owner: OKEE SHIP SIX GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Ship manager: OKEE MARITIME GMBH (Germany)
- ISM manager: OKEE SHIPMANAGEMENT GMBH & CO (Germany)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHIQUITA MERCHANT?
CHIQUITA MERCHANT is a Container Ship built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,142 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 22,914. Its beam is measured at 27.6 metres.
Which classification society maintains CHIQUITA MERCHANT?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the engine power of CHIQUITA MERCHANT?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine rated at 19,620 kW. This power output supports its operations as a container carrier.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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