Where is Stretto Messina now?

Stretto Messina (Ro-ro ship, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 19:48 UTC, under way at 11.1 kn, near Messina (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was IT VSG/IT MSN-ITVSG (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 19:19 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Stretto Messina?

Stretto Messina is a ro-ro ship sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 1988 by Cantiere Navale Visentini.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Stretto Messina?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Stretto Messina from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Stretto Messina. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Stretto Messina

Ro-ro ship · Italy · built 1988 · AIS Class A

IMO8618126MMSI247054300Call signIXXJLast AIS position Oct 5, 2026, 19:48 UTC

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In short

Stretto Messina (Ro-ro ship, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 19:48 UTC, under way at 11.1 kn, near Messina (Mediterranean Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is IT VSG/IT MSN-ITVSG; its reported draught is 3.1 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 19:19 UTC).

Vessel type: Ro-ro ship
Flag: Italy
Year built: 1988
Gross tonnage: —
Size (length × beam): —
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 5, 2026, 19:48 UTC

Position: 38.1941° N, 15.5942° E
Area: Mediterranean Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 11.1 kn
Course: 194°
Heading: —

38.1941° N, 15.5942° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Stretto Messina
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 8618126
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 247054300
Call signWhat is a call sign?: IXXJ
Flag: Italy
Vessel type: Ro-ro ship
AIS ship type: Passenger
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: —
Length overall: —
Beam: —
Year built: 1988

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Operator: Caronte & Tourist
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Cantiere Navale Visentini
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Stretto Messina now?: Stretto Messina (Ro-ro ship, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 19:48 UTC, under way at 11.1 kn, near Messina (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was IT VSG/IT MSN-ITVSG (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 19:19 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Stretto Messina?: Stretto Messina is a ro-ro ship sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 1988 by Cantiere Navale Visentini.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Stretto Messina?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Stretto Messina from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Stretto Messina. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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