LILA MEPPEN (IMO 9431331)
MARINA L is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,695 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 15,636, and a length overall of 160.84 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. MARINA L is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a history involving 6 former names and 4 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 305036400
- Call sign: V2C2036
- Gross tonnage: 15636
- Deadweight: 17695 t
- Length overall: 160.84 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Home port: ST. JOHN'S
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/06/2026
- Registered owner: VIRGO SHIPPING & TRADING LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: KYRA GLOBAL MARINE SERVICES (United Arab Emirates)
- DOC holder: Hermann Lohmann Schiffahrtsverwaltungs GmbH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 36°45.7′N · 003°4.1′E · Speed 11.2 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 18:55 UTC
- Destination: Alger (Algiers) (DZ ALG)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MARINA L?
The vessel has a length overall of 160.84 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.15 metres.
What is the capacity of MARINA L?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 17,695 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 15,636.
Which classification society manages MARINA L?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 June 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the flag history of MARINA L?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 4 different flags.
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