Where is Messina now?

Messina (Ferry, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:13 UTC, under way at 14.4 kn, near Messina (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was ITVSG ITMSN VV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 11:49 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Messina?

Messina is a ferry sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 2013 by Nuovi Cantieri Apuania. The vessel is 147.2 m long and has a gross tonnage of 5,448.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Messina?

Rete Ferroviaria Italiana is recorded as ISM manager for Messina (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Messina?

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

Messina

Ferry · Italy · built 2013 · AIS Class A

IMO9631797MMSI247323300Call signICTVLast AIS position Oct 2, 2026, 12:13 UTC

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In short

Messina (Ferry, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:13 UTC, under way at 14.4 kn, near Messina (Mediterranean Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is ITVSG ITMSN VV; its reported draught is 4.8 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 11:49 UTC). ISM manager: Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting years 2024–2025).

Vessel type: Ferry
Flag: Italy
Year built: 2013
Gross tonnage: 5,448
Size (length × beam): 147 m
ISM manager: Rete Ferroviaria Italiana

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Last reported position

received Oct 2, 2026, 12:13 UTC

Position: 38.216° N, 15.6169° E
Area: Mediterranean Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 14.4 kn
Course: 46°
Heading: 45°

38.216° N, 15.6169° E

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Identity & particulars

Name: Messina
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9631797
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 247323300
Call signWhat is a call sign?: ICTV
Flag: Italy
Vessel type: Ferry
AIS ship type: Passenger
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 5,448
Length overall: 147.2 m
Beam: —
Year built: 2013

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Ownership & management

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ISM manager: Rete Ferroviaria Italiana
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting years 2024–2025 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
Builder: Nuovi Cantieri Apuania
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2018	5,328 t	1,662 t	63 days	434 kg
2019	7,554 t	2,356 t	98 days	394 kg
2020	6,511 t	2,031 t	86 days	386 kg
2021	5,996 t	1,870 t	76 days	403 kg
2022	405 t	126 t	2 days	1,122 kg
2023	2,843 t	887 t	41 days	357 kg
2024	5,954 t	1,857 t	82 days	370 kg
2025	7,903 t	2,465 t	103 days	411 kg

Technical efficiency: EIV (73 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Messina now?: Messina (Ferry, Italy flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 2, 2026, 12:13 UTC, under way at 14.4 kn, near Messina (Mediterranean Sea). The crew-entered destination was ITVSG ITMSN VV (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 2, 2026, 11:49 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Messina?: Messina is a ferry sailing under the flag of Italy, built in 2013 by Nuovi Cantieri Apuania. The vessel is 147.2 m long and has a gross tonnage of 5,448.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Messina?: Rete Ferroviaria Italiana is recorded as ISM manager for Messina (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting years 2024–2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Messina?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Messina from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Messina. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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