VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9106297

Marella Explorer

Marella Explorer is recorded as a Passenger Ship sailing under the flag of Malta (MT), with live tracking and vessel particulars.

Vessel Information

Vessel NameMarella Explorer
IMO9106297
MMSI249051000
Call Sign9HJH9
FlagMalta (MT)
Vessel TypePassenger Ship
Year Built1996
Length263.9 m
Beam32.23 m
Gross Tonnage76998 GT

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About Marella Explorer

Marella Explorer is recorded in the Passenger category. Its recorded year of build is 1996. The vessel carries IMO number 9106297, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for Marella Explorer include a length of 263.9 m, a beam of 32.23 m, gross tonnage of 76998 GT. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for Marella Explorer include MMSI 249051000 and call sign 9HJH9. 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 Marella Explorer 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.

Cruise Ship Specifications

BuilderMeyer Werft
Passengers1924
Crew900
Speed22 kn
Port of RegistryValletta
PropulsionDiesel–electric
CategoryPassenger
Cruise LineTUI Cruises

Technical Specifications

Lifecycle StatusEXISTING_VERIFIED

Ownership & Management

Operator Columbia Cruise Services Germany Data updated: 2026-06-30
Technical Manager Columbia Cruise Services Germany Data updated: 2026-06-30
Commercial Manager Columbia Cruise Services Germany Data updated: 2026-06-30

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2026-11-19

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections7
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-06-29

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2021-05-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Marella Explorer now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for Marella Explorer. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of Marella Explorer?

The IMO number recorded for Marella Explorer is 9106297. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of Marella Explorer?

The currently recorded MMSI for Marella Explorer is 249051000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

When was Marella Explorer built?

The recorded year built for Marella Explorer is 1996.

How long is Marella Explorer?

The recorded length of Marella Explorer is 263.9 m.

Data & accuracy

Vessel particulars are compiled from controlled source records and preserved information from the existing vessel profile. Recorded values may change as newer verified data becomes available.

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