HELME (IMO 9504140)
HELME is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,023 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,687, and a length overall of 132.5 metres. This size and configuration is typical for general cargo operations across various regional trades. HELME is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in North Europe, West Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 March 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 210504000
- Call sign: 5BBU6
- Gross tonnage: 6687
- Deadweight: 11023 t
- Length overall: 132.5 m
- Beam: 15.87 m
- Home port: LIMASSOL
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/11/2016, Antwerp (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/03/2026
- Registered owner: IMAVERE SHIPPING CO LTD (Estonia)
- Ship manager: GRAANUL INVEST AS (Estonia)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: GRONA SHIPMANAGEMENT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 54°58.4′N · 018°58.6′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 21:43 UTC
- Destination: Pärnu (EE PRN) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 22:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of HELME?
The vessel has a length overall of 132.5 metres and a beam of 15.87 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.83 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of HELME?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 11,023 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,687.
Which classification society manages HELME?
HELME is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The current class status is Reinstated with a notation for general dry cargo and ice class 1A.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 March 2026. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 10 November 2016.
Where has HELME been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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