VI-NAIS (IMO 9489675)
VI-NAIS is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2007 and flying the Vanuatu flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 587 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 487. Given its size and type, it is configured for specialized roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. The vessel is classed by an unspecified society and is not an IACS member. It has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. The vessel has operated under three former flags and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Vanuatu
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 577403000
- Call sign: YJWJ7
- Gross tonnage: 487
- Deadweight: 587 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/12/2007, New Orleans, Louisiana (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/09/2026
- Registered owner: COAST SHIPLINE LTD (USA)
- Ship manager: MMS SHIPMANAGEMENT INC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 26°7.1′N · 079°27.0′W · Speed 9.8 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 18:33 UTC
- Destination: Harbour Island (BM HBI) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VI-NAIS?
VI-NAIS is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for VI-NAIS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 587 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 487.
Which flag does VI-NAIS fly?
The vessel currently flies the Vanuatu flag. It has operated under three different flag states previously in its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for VI-NAIS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 December 2007.
Where has VI-NAIS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. This area is part of its recent geographic profile.
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