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Vessel

MERLE

IMO 9106936
CargoBuilt 1994Active
2,456
Gross tonnageA measure of the vessel's total internal volume (not its weight).
3,706
DeadweightMaximum weight of cargo, fuel and stores the vessel can carry (tonnes).
176
TEU capacityMaximum number of standard 20-ft containers the vessel can carry.
1994
Year built

Live position & voyage

LIVE
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Particulars

IMO
9106936
MMSI
273338780
Call sign
UBOK4
Flag
RU
Type
General Cargo
Length (LOA)
87.99 m
Beam
12.8 m
Home port
ST.PETERSBURG

Ownership

Beneficial owner
Operator
Technical manager
Commercial manager
Class society
RS
Design DWT
3,706 t
Flag
Russia
Built
1994

Timeline

key events over the vessel's life
  1. Special survey
  2. Casualty · Engine Fault
    Vessel had engine failure in Novorossiysk, Russia. Tug Ayaz Bey towed her to Tuz
  3. Built

Surveys & certificates

dry dock & statutory certificates
Last dry dock
Special survey
05 Oct 2023
IOPP issued
14 Jun 2023
IOPP expires
14 Jun 2028

Shipments carried

recent bills of lading
No shipment records.

Inspections

recent port state control
DatePortDetainedDeficiencies
10 Apr 2026KocaeliNo7Fire Safety 07106 - Fire Detection And Alarm System Inoperative Fire Safety 07120 - Means Of Escape Blocked Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01314 - SOPEP Entries Missing Pollution Prevention - Ballast Water 14801 - Ballast Water Management Plan Incorrect Living And Working Conditions - Working Conditions 09213 - Gas Instruments Missing Equipment Radio Communications 05110 - Facilities For Reception Of Marine Safety Inform. Inoperative Life Saving Appliances 11117 - Lifebuoys Incl. Provision And Disposition Not Ready For Use Total 0 0 0 0
05 Aug 2025KocaeliNo7Certificate & Documentation - Documents 01310 - Signs, Indications Not As Required Yes Fire Safety 07105 - Fire Doors/Openings In Fire-Resisting Divisions Not As Required Yes Safety Of Navigation 10126 - Record Of Drills And Steering Gear Tests Not As Required Yes Safety Of Navigation 10116 - Nautical Publications Not Updated Yes Safety Of Navigation 10105 - Magnetic Compass Not As Required Safety Of Navigation 10101 - Pilot Ladders And Hoist/Pilot Transfer Arrangements Damaged Yes ISM 15150 - ISM Not As Required Yes Total 0 0 0 6
15 Oct 2024ThessalonikiNo111113, Launching Arrangements For Rescue Boats, Life Saving Appliances, 1021, Obstructed,,,,,,,,
27 Sep 2024TrabzonNo2CERTIFICATE AND DOCUMENTATION - SHIP CERTIFICATES (International Ballast Water Management Certificate) ; SAFETY OF NAVIGATION (Magnetic Compass)
13 Jun 2024IstanbulNo3Living And Working Conditions - Working Conditions - Lighting (Working Spaces) Damaged ; Propulsion And Auxiliary Machinery - Auxiliary Engine Not As Required ; Living And Working Conditions - Living Conditions - Pipes, Wires (Insulation) Not As Required
07 Sep 2023ChalkisNo4Maintenance And Inspections Not As Required ; Dangerous Areas Not As Required ; Lighting (Working Spaces) Inoperative ; Propulsion Main Engine Not As Required
10 Aug 2023Alexandria (Egypt)No2Fire Safety - Fire Detection And Alarm System Not As Required ; Radio Communications - INMARSAT Ship Earth Station Not As Required
15 Jun 2022AqabaNo5Safety Of Navigation, 10111 - Charts, Missing Labour Conditions - Accommodation, Recreational Facilities, Food And Catering, 18321 - Heating, Air Conditioning And Ventilation, Inoperative Fire Safety, 07110 - Fire Fighting Equipment And Appliances, Not As Required Safety Of Navigation, 10105 - Magnetic Compass, Not Readable Labour Conditions - Health Protection, Medical Care,Social Security, 18420 - Cleanliness Of Engine Room, Not As Required
07 Sep 2021LarnacaNo401326, Stability Information Booklet, Certificate & Documentation - Documents, 1009, Not Approved, 04114, Emergency Source Of Power - Emergency Generator, Emergency Systems, 1011, Not As Required, 10111, Charts, Safety Of Navigation, 1004, Expired, 07106,

Casualties

DateTypeDetails
10 Jan 2023Engine FaultVessel had engine failure in Novorossiysk, Russia. Tug Ayaz Bey towed her to Tuzla where she arrived on 28 March then she was towed by tug Gisas-V into Tuzla shipyard area.