AAL MELBOURNE – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
AAL MELBOURNE is a Heavy Lift Vessel sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9498456. The recorded year of build is 2013.
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About AAL MELBOURNE
AAL MELBOURNE is recorded as a Heavy Lift Vessel. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2013. The vessel carries IMO number 9498456, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for AAL MELBOURNE include a length of 193.83 m, a beam of 29.1 m, gross tonnage of 23930, deadweight of 32128 t, container capacity of 2029 TEU. The specific vessel type is Heavy Lift Vessel, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for AAL MELBOURNE include MMSI 636018144 and call sign D5OJ8. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for AAL MELBOURNE through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Poland | Nowy Port/Gdansk | Initial | – | No |
| 2026-01-04 | China | Taicang Pt | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2025-08-06 | Lithuania | Klaipeda | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2024-11-25 | Vietnam | Dung Quat | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-08-22 | Belgium | Antwerpen | Initial | – | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Bulbous bow came in contact with pier during berthing operation at Busan 24 Apr 2016. Bulbous bow plating & forecastle deck area of vessel sustained heavy damage, which required immediate repairs. Sd 29 Apr.
Had breakdown of No 4 crane oil cooler during cargo operations at berth No 8, Lynnterm terminal, Vancouver(CAN), in 49 17 N 123 02 W, 22 Mar 2016. Abt 0.5 litres of hydraulic oil leaked into harbour. Sd 26 Mar.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is AAL MELBOURNE now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for AAL MELBOURNE. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of AAL MELBOURNE?
The IMO number recorded for AAL MELBOURNE is 9498456. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of AAL MELBOURNE?
The currently recorded MMSI for AAL MELBOURNE is 636018144. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is AAL MELBOURNE?
AAL MELBOURNE is recorded as a Heavy Lift Vessel.
When was AAL MELBOURNE built?
The recorded year built for AAL MELBOURNE is 2013.
How long is AAL MELBOURNE?
The recorded length of AAL MELBOURNE is 193.83 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.