SAINT JOHN PAUL II (IMO 9817274)
SAINT JOHN PAUL II is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 2019 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 7th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,027 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,044, and a length overall of 110.6 metres. This vessel is configured for vehicle and passenger transport operations. SAINT JOHN PAUL II is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 248015000
- Call sign: 9HA4474
- Gross tonnage: 9044
- Deadweight: 1027 t
- Length overall: 110.6 m
- Beam: 28.2 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 14 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/05/2026
- Registered owner: VIRTU WAVEPIERCER LTD (Malta)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: VIRTU FERRIES LTD (Malta)
- Last AIS position: 36°43.0′N · 014°49.8′E · Speed 34.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 07:26 UTC
- Destination: Pozzallo (IT PZL)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of SAINT JOHN PAUL II?
SAINT JOHN PAUL II is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles). It has a gross tonnage of 9,044 and a deadweight tonnage of 1,027 metric tonnes.
Who built the SAINT JOHN PAUL II?
The vessel was built in 2019 by Incat Tasmania Pty. Ltd. It is currently in its 7th year of service.
What are the dimensions of this vessel?
The vessel has a length overall of 110.6 metres and a beam of 28.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 4.375 metres.
What is the classification of SAINT JOHN PAUL II?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its specific class notation is Ferry(B) E0 R1.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026. All-time records show 14 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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