BoatDB
Vessel

DELPHINE

IMO 9789245
CargoBuilt 2018Active
DELPHINE — vessel photo
Photo: Cityswift · CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
74,273
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
27,687
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
—
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2018
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
Loading position…

Particulars

IMO
9789245
MMSI
248189000
Call sign
9HA4553
Flag
MT
Type
Ro-Ro Cargo
Length (LOA)
234.06 m
Beam
35.33 m
Home port
VALLETTA

Ownership

Beneficial owner
—
Operator
CLdN RoRo· Luxembourg
Technical manager
Anglo-Eastern Ship NLD
Commercial manager
CLdN RoRo
Class society
DNV
Design DWT
27,687 t
Flag
Malta
Built
2018

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Casualty · Medical Emergency
    On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a fatal workplace accident occurred on board the Malt
  4. Casualty · Fire
    Fire broke out on vessel in Belgium's Zeebrugge port, causing minimal disruption
  5. Casualty · Collision
    A vehicle collision onboard injured four individuals while docked at North Killi
  6. Casualty · Other
    Vessel suffered considerable damage to its deck when 1 of 2 rotorsail masts rece
  7. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
03 Nov 2026
Special survey
05 Jan 2028
IOPP issued
03 Nov 2022
IOPP expires
05 Jan 2028

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
26 Nov 2025ZeebruggeNo0
06 May 2025ZeebruggeNo5Structural Conditions 02135 - Beams, Frames, Floors – Construction Not As Required Yes Fire Safety 07106 - Fire Detection And Alarm System Inoperative Yes Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security 18407 - Lighting (Working Spaces) Insufficient Yes Fire Safety 07105 - Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions Not As Required Fire Safety 07115 - Fire-Dampers Not As Required
27 Feb 2025ZeebruggeNo0
11 Apr 2024ImminghamNo2Fire Safety - Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions Not As Required ; Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care, Social Security - Ship'S Occupational Safety And Health Policies And Programmes Not As Required
05 Feb 2024DublinNo0
02 Feb 2024DublinNo0
13 Mar 2023ZeebruggeNo1Structural Conditions; 02103 - Stability/Strength/Loading Information And Instruments; Not As Required
27 Apr 2022ZeebruggeNo0
12 May 2021ZeebruggeNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
16 Jun 2026Medical EmergencyOn Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a fatal workplace accident occurred on board the Malta-registered Ro-Ro vessel Delphine while it was berthed at the Port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Incident Details: At approximately 18:00 local time, during the loading of semi-trailers and containers, an onboard towing vehicle struck a stack of containers. The impact caused the containers to shift, trapping a 54-year-old male signalman between the stack and the vessel's side structure. Outcome: The worker succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Status: The vessel was temporarily detained by authorities to allow for a forensic examination by maritime police and labor inspectors. Following the investigation, the ship was cleared to depart and is currently en route to Dublin, Ireland. The Delphine previously made headlines on April 16, 2025, when a fire broke out on one of its vehicle decks while it was also berthed at the Port of Zeebrugge.
16 Apr 2025FireFire broke out on vessel in Belgium's Zeebrugge port, causing minimal disruption to port operations. Firefighting teams responded quickly, using the ship's carbon dioxide-based extinguishing system. No injuries were reported.
06 Nov 2024CollisionA vehicle collision onboard injured four individuals while docked at North Killingholme Dock, UK, An MCA surveyor was scheduled to board the vessel for investigation.
09 Mar 2023OtherVessel suffered considerable damage to its deck when 1 of 2 rotorsail masts recently installed broken off and crashed, while berthed in Zeebrugge, Belgium. No injuries reported but loading and unloading was disrupted.