MERSIN EXPRESS (IMO 9740653)
MERSIN EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2017 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 36,974 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 31,425, and a length overall of 186.023 metres. This size and capacity profile is typical for regional container feeder and mid-sized cargo operations. MERSIN EXPRESS is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the West Coast of South America over recent periods. It has operated under two former flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 249940000
- Call sign: 9HA4444
- Gross tonnage: 31425
- Deadweight: 36974 t
- Length overall: 186.023 m
- Beam: 35.2 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 35 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/10/2026
- Registered owner: OCEAN YUAN SHIPPING LTD (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ARKAS DENIZCILIK VE NAKLIYAT (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 4°32.8′N · 005°16.4′W · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 04:44 UTC
- Destination: TANGER-MEDITERRANEAN · ETA 21 October 2026 at 23:20 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MERSIN EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 186.023 metres and a beam of 35.2 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 11 metres.
Which classification society manages MERSIN EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered with multiple notations including DG and ERS.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
MERSIN EXPRESS has a deadweight tonnage of 36,974 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,425.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
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 7 October 2026. All-time records show 35 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Where has MERSIN EXPRESS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
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