DONG-A METIS (IMO 9419747)
DONG-A METIS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,582 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 60,396, and a length overall of 199 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. Lloyd's Register is the classification society for this vessel, though its status is currently listed as Withdrawn. Recent observations place the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 372997000
- Call sign: 3FIR7
- Gross tonnage: 60396
- Deadweight: 22582 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 67 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 29/06/2026, Ulsan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/06/2026
- Registered owner: DAT METIS MARITIME SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: DONG-A TANKER CORP (South Korea)
- Technical manager: KMARIN Ocean Services Corporation (KOSCO)
- ISM manager: KMARIN OCEAN SERVICES CORP (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 41°4.1′N · 001°16.8′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 13 October 2026 at 22:21 UTC
- Destination: Tarragona (ES TAR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DONG-A METIS?
DONG-A METIS is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions of DONG-A METIS?
The vessel has a length overall of 199 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It maintains a gross tonnage of 60,396.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 29 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 2010 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 29 June 2026.
Which classification society is associated with DONG-A METIS?
The vessel is associated with Lloyd's Register. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has DONG-A METIS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the North America East Coast. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
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