PIRANHA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
PIRANHA is a Vehicles Carrier sailing under the flag of Malta (MT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9088249. The recorded year of build is 1997.
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About PIRANHA
PIRANHA is recorded as a Vehicles Carrier. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Malta (MT). Its recorded year of build is 1997. The vessel carries IMO number 9088249, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for PIRANHA include a length of 179.47 m, a beam of 32.2 m, gross tonnage of 44219, deadweight of 12490 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 PIRANHA include MMSI 215938000 and call sign 9HA5384. 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 PIRANHA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Guinea | Conakry | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-10-28 | Germany | Emden | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-06-30 | United States | Baltimore | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2024-10-21 | Germany | Emden | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-08-01 | South Africa | Port Elizabeth | Initial | – | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Vessel broke loose from moorings while berthed at Ems Quay in port of Emden, Germany, due to being caught up in strong storm gust. Tugs pushed it back to quay a short time later. Damages investigations is on.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is PIRANHA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for PIRANHA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of PIRANHA?
The IMO number recorded for PIRANHA is 9088249. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of PIRANHA?
The currently recorded MMSI for PIRANHA is 215938000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is PIRANHA?
PIRANHA is recorded as a Vehicles Carrier.
When was PIRANHA built?
The recorded year built for PIRANHA is 1997.
How long is PIRANHA?
The recorded length of PIRANHA is 179.47 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.