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MELANIA

IMO 9264283
TankerBuilt 2004Active
MELANIA — vessel photo
Photo: Alf van Beem · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons
25,108
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
40,293
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
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TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
2004
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9264283
MMSI
667002454
Call sign
9LS2157
Flag
SL
Type
Chemical Tanker
Length (LOA)
176 m
Beam
31 m
Home port
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Ownership

Beneficial owner
Unknown· Unknown
Operator
UPT Handy Pool· Germany
Technical manager
Columbia Shipmanagement (Deutschland)
Commercial manager
Pulsar Investments
Class society
RI
Design DWT
40,293 t
Flag
Marshall Islands
Built
2004

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Dry dock
  3. Sold
    $15M
  4. Casualty · Mechanical Fault
    Vessel in ballast condition experienced technical failure during the Strait pass
  5. Built

Engine

main engine & propulsion
Engine builder
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Designer
B&W
Designation
6S50MC-C
Power (MCO)
11,641 BhP
RPM
127
Propulsion
MO
Trading category
Live

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
29 Aug 2027
Special survey
23 Jul 2029
IOPP issued
29 Aug 2024
IOPP expires
23 Jul 2029

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
27 Dec 2025NovorossiyskNo31 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Access / Structural Features (Ship)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 2 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Nautical Publications) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 3 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Echo Sounder) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
08 Jul 2025NovorossiyskNo71 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Operation Of Machinery) (02.12.2024) Rectify Deficiency At Next Port Deficiency Rectified 2 LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Access / Structural Features (Ship)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 3 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Emergency, Lighting,Batteries And Switches) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 4 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 5 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) Rectify Deficiency Within 14 Days Deficiency Rectified 6 LABOUR CONDITIONS-ACCOMMODATION, RECREATIONAL FACILITIES, FOOD AND CATERING (Lighting (Accommodation)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 7 ALARMS (Emergency Signal) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
02 Dec 2024NovorossiiskNo8FIRE SAFETY (Fire Fighting Equipment And Appliances) (30.03.2024) Rectify Deficiency Within 14 Days Deficiency Rectified 2 ALARMS (Machinery Controls Alarm) (30.03.2024) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) Deficiency Rectified 3 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) (30.03.2024) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) Deficiency Rectified 4 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) (30.03.2024) Other (Specify) Deficiency Rectified 5 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) (30.03.2024) Other (Specify) Deficiency Rectified 6 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Operation Of Machinery) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 7 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Gauges,Thermometers, Etc) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 8 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Operation Of Machinery)
30 Mar 2024NovorossiiskNo10LABOUR CONDITIONS-HEALTH PROTECTION, MEDICAL CARE,SOCIAL SECURITY (Access / Structural Features (Ship)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 2 FIRE SAFETY (Fire Fighting Equipment And Appliances) Rectify Deficiency Within 14 Days 3 ALARMS (Machinery Controls Alarm) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) 4 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Lights, Shapes, Sound-Signals) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 5 ALARMS (Machinery Controls Alarm) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 6 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified 7 SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)/Simplified Voyage Data Recorder(S-VDR)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Other (Specify) 8 PROPULSION AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY (Auxiliary Engine) Other (Specify) 9 LIFE SAVING APPLIANCES (Lifeboats) Other (Specify) 10 ALARMS (Other (Alarms)) Rectify Deficiency Before Departure Deficiency Rectified
25 Mar 2022CartagenaNo0
26 Jan 2021LivornoNo0

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
11 Feb 2021Mechanical FaultVessel in ballast condition experienced technical failure during the Strait passage and dropped anchor at Buyukdere anchorage in the Strait 11 Feb 2021. Vsl remains stationary at anchorage.

Sale & demolition history

reported transactions & recycling
DateEventPriceReported sale price in US$ millions.Buyer
13 Dec 2022 EnblocCAPE BRADLEY + CAPE BACTON sold enbloc by Columbia Shipmanagement to undisclosed interest for $30 million.$15M—