RMS MEL (IMO 9387607)
RMS MEL is a container ship built in 2008 and flying the flag of Barbados; it is in its 18th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 8,165 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,464. RMS MEL has been classed since 1 June 2023 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by DNV, was on 2 May 2018. The vessel has been observed most often in the Mediterranean (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under six other names and eight other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Barbados
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 314747000
- Call sign: 8PLO9
- Gross tonnage: 7464
- Deadweight: 8165 t
- Beam: 20.6 m
- Home port: BRIDGETOWN - 734012
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/03/2023, Miami, Florida (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/06/2026
- Registered owner: MEL SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL (Turkey)
- Ship manager: RIMENES SHIPPING & TRANS (Turkey)
- ISM manager: ROMES SHIPPING & INTL TRADING (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 37°28.9′N · 010°57.7′E · Speed 13.5 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 07:58 UTC
- Destination: Tallinn (EE TLL) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is RMS MEL?
RMS MEL is a container ship built in 2008. It is in its 18th year of service.
What is the deadweight of RMS MEL?
RMS MEL has a deadweight of 8,165 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 7,464.
What flag does RMS MEL fly?
RMS MEL flies the flag of Barbados. Earlier it sailed under eight other flags.
Who classes RMS MEL?
RMS MEL has been classed since 1 June 2023 by the Registro Italiano Navale, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by DNV, was on 2 May 2018. Its class notation is # AUT-UMS DANGEROUS GOODS ICE CLASS IA.
How many port state control inspections has RMS MEL had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2008 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 March 2023.
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