MELISSUS (IMO 9491989)
MELISSUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 93,029 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 51,209. This capacity is typical for bulk carriers engaged in global dry bulk commodity transport. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) serves as the classification society for the vessel. Recent maritime activity has observed the vessel in East Africa, South Africa, and South Asia. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 636019796
- Call sign: D5WE9
- Gross tonnage: 51209
- Deadweight: 93029 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/06/2023, Jiangyin (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/05/2025
- Registered owner: MELISSUS INC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: LARUS SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 35°8.9′S · 021°12.2′E · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 08:16 UTC
- Destination: Santos (BR SSZ)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when MELISSUS arrives in Santos. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MELISSUS?
MELISSUS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2012. It is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MELISSUS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 93,029 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 51,209.
Which classification society manages MELISSUS?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MELISSUS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Africa, and South Africa. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for MELISSUS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2025. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2012 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 25 June 2023.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.