GSL MELITA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
GSL MELITA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9214226. The recorded year of build is 2001.
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About GSL MELITA
GSL MELITA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Liberia (LR). Its recorded year of build is 2001. The vessel carries IMO number 9214226, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for GSL MELITA include a length of 277.27 m, a beam of 40.35 m, gross tonnage of 66289, deadweight of 67591 t, container capacity of 5514 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard A (Major). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for GSL MELITA include MMSI 636020774 and call sign 5LAQ7. 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 GSL MELITA 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
Engine & propulsion
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | China | Tianjin | Initial | 13 | No |
| 2026-02-20 | Australia | Melbourne | Follow-up | 2 | No |
| 2026-02-19 | Australia | Melbourne | Follow-up | 3 | No |
| 2026-01-26 | China | Qingdao | Initial | 3 | No |
| 2025-09-30 | Australia | Sydney | Follow-up | 4 | No |
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: ZEABORN Ship Management GmbH & Cie KG → Global Ship Lease Inc (GSL)
Reported price: USD 16.570 million
Note: E.R. Los Angeles + E.R. Kobe + E.R. Canada + E.R. France + E.R. Berlin + E.R. London + E.R. Felixstowe sold enbloc by Zeaborn Shipmanagement to Global Ship Lease (GSL) for $116 million.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is GSL MELITA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for GSL MELITA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of GSL MELITA?
The IMO number recorded for GSL MELITA is 9214226. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of GSL MELITA?
The currently recorded MMSI for GSL MELITA is 636020774. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is GSL MELITA?
GSL MELITA is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was GSL MELITA built?
The recorded year built for GSL MELITA is 2001.
How long is GSL MELITA?
The recorded length of GSL MELITA is 277.27 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.