MICHEL A is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 26,083 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,687, and a length overall of 183.98 metres. This size and specification are typical for regional container transport operations. MICHEL A is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 183.98 metres and a beam of 24.5 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 10 metres.
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 26,083 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,687.
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E(H) ERS NAV-O.
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 September 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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