Vessel

BMI EXPRESS

IMO 9207261

CargoBuilt 2000Active

4,721

Gross tonnage

6,252

Deadweight

465

TEU capacity

2000

Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE

Loading position…

Particulars

IMO: 9207261
MMSI: 636023621
Call sign: 5LOP6
Flag: LR
Type: Container Ship
Length (LOA): 113.8 m
Beam: 16.2 m
Home port: ISTANBUL

Ownership

Beneficial owner: —
Operator: —
Technical manager: —
Commercial manager: —
Class society: NK
Design DWT: 6,252 t
Flag: Turkey
Built: 2000

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life

26 Mar 2029Special survey
23 Mar 2027Dry dock
05 May 2022Casualty · Fire
Vessel suffered a fire on the poop deck during cargo operations at Sousse, Tunis
2000Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates

Last dry dock: 23 Mar 2027
Special survey: 26 Mar 2029
IOPP issued: 23 May 2024
IOPP expires: 26 Mar 2029

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading

No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control

Date	Port	Authority	Type	Detained	Deficiencies
21 May 2026	Lisboa	Portugal	Detailed	No	1607105, Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required,02109, Permanent Means Of Access, Structural Conditions, 1027, Unsafe,18412, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1000, Missing,03103, Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage, Water/Weathertight Conditions, 1026, Damaged,05110, Facilities For Reception Of Marine Safety Inform., Radio Communications, 1011, Not As Required,07106, Fire Detection And Alarm System, Fire Safety, 1082, Inoperative,04114, Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator, Emergency Systems, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,18432, Risk Evaluation, Training And Instruction To Seafarers, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,13101, Propulsion Main Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,14615, Fuel Change-Over Procedure, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex VI, 1208, Lack Of Familiarity,14102, Retention Of Oil On Board, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I, 1011, Not As Required,13102, Auxiliary Engine, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1011, Not As Required,14811, Ballast Water Management System, Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water, 1100, Malfunctioning,02105, Steering Gear, Structural Conditions, 1000, Missing,11108, Inflatable Liferafts, Life Saving Appliances, 1004, Expired
01 Jul 2025	Lisboa	Portugal	Detailed	No	510116, Nautical Publications, Safety Of Navigation, 1000, Missing,01139, Maritime Labour Certificate, Certificate & Documentation - Ship Certificates, 1031, Incomplete,04103, Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches, Emergency Systems, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,04114, Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator, Emergency Systems, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,11113, Launching Arrangements For Rescue Boats, Life Saving Appliances, 1011, Not As Required
12 Apr 2025	Novorossiysk	Russia	Detailed	No	51 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Ropes And Wires) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 2 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Lighting (Working Spaces)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 3 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches) Rectify Deficiency At Next Port 4 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Preventative Information) Rectify Deficiency At Next Port 5 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Entry Dangerous Spaces) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
01 Nov 2024	Novorossiisk	Russia	Initial	No	61 WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Freeboard Marks) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Rectify Deficiency At Next Port 2 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) 3 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Rescue Boats) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) 4 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - CREW CERTIFICATES (Application For Endorsement By Flagstate) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 5 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (Radio Log (Diary)) Rectify Deficiency At Next Port 6 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Inflatable Liferafts) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
07 Aug 2024	Ravenna	Italy	Detailed	No	2311135, Maintenance Of Life Saving Appliances, Life Saving Appliances, 1031, Incomplete,01314, SOPEP, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1009, Not Approved,11131, On Board Training And Instructions, Life Saving Appliances, 1052, Missing Instructions,01218, Medical Certificate, Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates, 1003, Not Properly Filled,01309, Fire Control Plan - All, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1031, Incomplete,18306, Sleeping Room, Additional Spaces, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,18302, Sanitary Facilities, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1086, Not Properly Maintained,07105, Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,18326, Laundry, Adequate Locker, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,07109, Fixed Fire Extinguishing Installation, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,18324, Cold Room, Cold Room Cleanliness, Cold Room Temperature, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,01303, Unattended Machinery Spaces (UMS) Evidence, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1000, Missing,04114, Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator, Emergency Systems, 1011, Not As Required,18420, Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required,18315, Provisions Quality And Nutritional Value, Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1037, Rotten,11105, Rescue Boat Inventory, Life Saving Appliances, 1011, Not As Required,14501, Garbage Shipboard Handling, Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex V, 1011, Not As Required,01315, Oil Record Book, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1003, Not Properly Filled,04109, Fire Drills, Emergency Systems, 1091, Lack Of Training,11117, Lifebuoys Incl. Provision And Disposition, Life Saving Appliances, 1011, Not As Required,07115, Fire-Dampers, Fire Safety, 1011, Not As Required,18312, Galley, Handlingroom (Maintenance), Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 1011, Not As Required,15150, ISM, ISM, 1011, Not As Required
27 Mar 2024	Haifa	Israel	Detailed	No	5Living And Working Conditions - Working Conditions 09208 - Protection Machinery Unsafe Fire Safety 07199 - Other (Fire Safety) Other Fire Safety 07111 - Personal Equipment For Fire Safety Not As Required Emergency Systems 04102 - Emergency Fire Pump And Its Pipes Inoperative Fire Safety 07106 - Fire Detection And Alarm System Inoperative Total 0 0 0 0
06 Feb 2024	Koper	Slovenia	Detailed	No	10Certificate & Documentation - Crew Certificates 01202 - Certificate For Rating For Watchkeeping Missing Yes Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security 18409 - Dangerous Areas Unsafe Yes Emergency Systems 04114 - Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator Not Properly Maintained Yes Fire Safety 07117 - Jacketed High Pressure Lines And Oil Leakage Alarm Not As Required Yes Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex I 14108 - 15 PPM Alarm Arrangmts. Not Properly Maintained Yes Pollution Prevention - Marpol Annex IV 14402 - Sewage Treatment Plant Not As Required Yes Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery 13102 - Auxiliary Engine Not As Required Yes Water/Weathertight Conditions 03108 - Ventilators, Air Pipes, Casings Corroded Yes Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security 18417 - Anchoring Devices Not As Required ISM 15150 - ISM Not As Required
01 Jan 2024	Novorossiisk	Russia	Detailed	No	7WATER/WEATHERTIGHT CONDITIONS (Railing, Gangway, Walkway And Means For Safe Passage) Rectify Deficiency Within 14 Days 2 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Stowage Of Rescue Boats) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 3 CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - CREW CERTIFICATES (Medical Certificate) Rectify Deficiency At Next Port 4 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Pilot Ladders And Hoist/Pilot Transfer Arrangements) Rectify Deficiency At Next Port 5 STRUCTURAL CONDITIONS (Steering Gear ) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 6 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Propulsion Main Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 7 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Lighting (Working Spaces)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
04 Sep 2023	Alexandria	Egypt	Detailed	No	4Radio Communications; 05106 - INMARSAT Ship Earth Station; Not As Required; Certificate & Documentation - Documents; 01314 - SOPEP; Not Updated; Safety Of Navigation; 10105 - Magnetic Compass; Not As Required; Emergency Systems; 04103 - Emergency, Lightin
22 Feb 2023	Novorossiysk	Russia	Detailed	No	13LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Ropes And Wires) ; FIRE SAFETY (Fire Detection And Alarm System) ; SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) ; SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Or Passage Plan) ; RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (Facilities For Reception Of Marine Safety Inform.) ; EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator) ; EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator) ; PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) ; PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) ; PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) ; FIRE SAFETY (Jacketed High Pressure Lines And Oil Leakage Alarm) ; PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) ; LABOUR CONDITIONS-MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARERS (Medical Fitness) ;
21 Feb 2023	Novorossiisk	Russia	Initial	No	131 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Ropes And Wires) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 2 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Detection And Alarm System) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 3 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 4 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Or Passage Plan) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 5 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS (Facilities For Reception Of Marine Safety Inform.) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 6 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 7 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 8 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 9 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 10 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) 11 FIRE SAFETY (Jacketed High Pressure Lines And Oil Leakage Alarm) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 12 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 13 LABOUR CONDITIONS-MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SEAFARERS (Medical Fitness) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
29 Dec 2022	Sousse	Tunisia	Detailed	No	4Gangway, Accommodation-Ladder Not Properly Maintained; Fire Control Plan - All Not Updated; Other (Fire Safety) Other; Other (Life Saving) Other
23 Aug 2022	Piraeus	Greece	Detailed	No	413103, Gauges,Thermometers, Etc, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1082, Inoperative, 18420, Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security, 1011, Not As Required, 03107, Doors, Water/Weathertight Condit
05 May 2022	Sousse	Tunisia	Initial	No	1Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01314 - SOPEP Not Updated
15 Mar 2021	Castellon De La Plana	Spain	Detailed	No	113103, Gauges,Thermometers, Etc, Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery, 1082, Inoperative, , 0

Casualties

Date	Type	Details
05 May 2022	Fire	Vessel suffered a fire on the poop deck during cargo operations at Sousse, Tunisia. The initial fire extinguishing operation was carried out by the crew, but subsequently the port duty fire brigade attended the scene. Slight structural damages were reported due to the fire.