MERSIN (IMO 9428683)
MERSIN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,122 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,924. This capacity is typical for tankers engaged in regional chemical and oil product transport. MERSIN is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has operated under one former flag and has been registered under four different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2025.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 353323000
- Call sign: 3FPR5
- Gross tonnage: 29924
- Deadweight: 50122 t
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2025
- Registered owner: MERSIN SHIPPING INC (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BESIKTAS LIKID TASIMACILIK (Turkey)
- Technical manager: BESIKTAS LIKID TASIMACILIK DENIZCILIK TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
- Last AIS position: 40°42.7′N · 029°28.1′E · Speed 0.0 kn · received 12 October 2026 at 14:07 UTC
- Destination: Aliaga (ALI) (TR ALI)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MERSIN?
MERSIN is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MERSIN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 50,122 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,924.
Which classification society maintains MERSIN?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MERSIN been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded operating in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for MERSIN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2025. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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