KURE (IMO 9085522)
KURE is a Container Ship built in 1996 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 96,103 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 81,488. At this capacity, it is configured for significant containerized cargo transport. KURE is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia as well as the North American West Coast and East Coast. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 636017643
- Call sign: D5MA7
- Gross tonnage: 81488
- Deadweight: 96103 t
- Length overall: 318 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 81 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 28/07/2025, Charleston, South Carolina (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/02/2026
- Registered owner: KELSEN SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Ship manager: COSTAMARE SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- ISM manager: V SHIPS GREECE LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 21°30.2′N · 076°23.6′W · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 04:03 UTC
- Destination: Panama City (US PFN) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 19:40 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KURE?
KURE is a container ship built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for KURE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 96,103 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 81,488.
Which classification society maintains KURE?
KURE is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has KURE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and along the North American West and East Coasts. It has also operated in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the PSC inspection history for KURE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 February 2026. All-time records show 81 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 July 2025.
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