METIS CHALLENGER (IMO 9866586)
METIS CHALLENGER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,601 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 43,454, and a length overall of 229 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk commodity transport within global trade routes. METIS CHALLENGER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast, East Africa, and South America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 538011709
- Call sign: V7A3338
- Gross tonnage: 43454
- Deadweight: 81601 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/04/2026
- Registered owner: SELYMBRIA SHIPPING SA (Greece)
- Ship manager: METIS SHIP MANAGEMENT SA (Greece)
- ISM manager: AM NOMIKOS TRANSWORLD MARITIME (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 28°7.0′S · 012°33.9′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 18:46 UTC
- Destination: Rouen (FR URO) · ETA 31 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of METIS CHALLENGER?
The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions support its operation as an 81,601 DWT bulk carrier.
Which classification society maintains METIS CHALLENGER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
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 8 April 2026. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
Where has METIS CHALLENGER been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including the North America West Coast and South Asia. It has also been recorded near the South America East Coast.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under two former names during its service life. It has also operated under two different flag states previously.
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