MERCHIA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,800 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 36,332, and a length overall of 199.9 metres. This size and specification are typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional and international dry bulk trades. MERCHIA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in recent months across East Africa, South Asia, South Africa, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under 3 former names and 1 former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 August 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 199.9 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.3 metres.
MERCHIA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel's current status is listed as Delivered with multiple technical notations.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,332.
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 August 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
The vessel has been observed in several regions including South Asia, South East Asia, and East Africa. These observations cover multiple recent trading periods.
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