FLAG METTE (IMO 9727974)
FLAG METTE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,200 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 44,012, and a length overall of 229 metres. This size and capacity profile is typical for bulk carriers engaged in international dry bulk commodity transport. FLAG METTE is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, West Europe, and West Africa regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 10 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 249262000
- Call sign: 9HA4175
- Gross tonnage: 44012
- Deadweight: 81200 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 07/12/2025, Quebec city (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/03/2026
- Registered owner: NAVIGATOR SPIRIT SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: GOLDEN UNION ENTERPRISES SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 30°12.1′N · 122°2.9′E · Speed 0.0 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 11:42 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of FLAG METTE?
The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.45 metres.
Which shipyard built FLAG METTE?
The vessel was built by AVIC Weihai Shipyard Co., Ltd. It was completed in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
FLAG METTE has a deadweight tonnage of 81,200 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 44,012.
What is the PSC inspection history for FLAG METTE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 March 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2016 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 7 December 2025.
What classification does FLAG METTE hold?
The vessel is classed by DNV, an IACS member. Its class notation includes ESP, Ice(1B), and Bulk carrier BC(A) status.
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