VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9209518

MERIDIAN ACE – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

MERIDIAN ACE is a Vehicles Carrier sailing under the flag of Japan (JP). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9209518. The recorded year of build is 2000.

Vessel details

Vessel nameMERIDIAN ACE
IMO9209518
MMSI431221000
Call sign7JUK
Flag🇯🇵Japan (JP)
Vessel typeVehicles Carrier
CategoryCargo
Length199.94 m
Beam32.2 m
Gross tonnage56175
Deadweight20144 t
Year built2000

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About MERIDIAN ACE

MERIDIAN ACE is recorded as a Vehicles Carrier. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Japan (JP). Its recorded year of build is 2000. The vessel carries IMO number 9209518, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for MERIDIAN ACE include a length of 199.94 m, a beam of 32.2 m, gross tonnage of 56175, deadweight of 20144 t. The specific vessel type is Vehicles Carrier, 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 MERIDIAN ACE include MMSI 431221000 and call sign 7JUK. 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 MERIDIAN ACE 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

Operator Mitsui O.S.K Lines Japan Data updated: 2024-10-24
Technical Manager MOL Ship Management (SPORE) Singapore Data updated: 2024-10-24
Commercial Manager Mitsui O.S.K Lines Japan Data updated: 2024-10-24

Classification & surveys

Special survey date2030-06-11
Dry dock date2028-06-23
IOPP certificate issued2025-06-23
IOPP certificate expires2030-06-11

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections5
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-04-01

The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-04-01ChinaGuangzhouInitial1No
2025-08-08ItalyCivitavecchiaInitialNo
2024-08-30TanzaniaDar Es SalaamInitialNo
2023-11-30SpainBarcelonaInitialNo
2022-09-27CanadaFraser WharvesDetailedNo

Technical Specifications

Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERIDIAN ACE now?

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

What is the IMO number of MERIDIAN ACE?

The IMO number recorded for MERIDIAN ACE is 9209518. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of MERIDIAN ACE?

The currently recorded MMSI for MERIDIAN ACE is 431221000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is MERIDIAN ACE?

MERIDIAN ACE is recorded as a Vehicles Carrier.

When was MERIDIAN ACE built?

The recorded year built for MERIDIAN ACE is 2000.

How long is MERIDIAN ACE?

The recorded length of MERIDIAN ACE is 199.94 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.