AAL MELBOURNE (IMO 9498456)
AAL MELBOURNE is a Heavy Load Carrier built in 2013 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,128 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 23,930, and a length overall of 193.83 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized heavy cargo and container carriage operations. AAL MELBOURNE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South China Sea, and South Africa over recent periods. It has operated under 2 former flags and has been known by 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 July 2026.
- Type: Heavy Load Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 636018144
- Call sign: D5OJ8
- Gross tonnage: 23930
- Deadweight: 32128 t
- Length overall: 193.83 m
- Beam: 28.19 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/07/2021, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/07/2026
- Registered owner: AAL MELBOURNE NAVIGATION CO
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT-SNG
- Last AIS position: 10°45.8′S · 040°32.4′E · Speed 4.7 kn · received 10 October 2026 at 20:21 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of AAL MELBOURNE?
The vessel has a length overall of 193.83 metres and a beam of 28.19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.2 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of AAL MELBOURNE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,128 metric tonnes. It also maintains a gross tonnage of 23,930.
Which classification society manages AAL MELBOURNE?
AAL MELBOURNE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 July 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 July 2021.
Where has AAL MELBOURNE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded in South Africa and various regions of East and South East Asia.
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