KOBE EXPRESS (IMO 9143544)
KOBE EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Bermuda flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 67,058, a gross tonnage of 53,523, and a length overall of 293.95 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. KOBE EXPRESS is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Bermuda
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 310764000
- Call sign: ZCEV2
- Gross tonnage: 53523
- Deadweight: 67058 t
- Length overall: 293.95 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: HAMILTON
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 83 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN GERMANY GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 36°54.5′N · 076°19.6′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 19:54 UTC
- Destination: Savannah (US SAV) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of KOBE EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 293.95 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.628 metres.
Who is the builder of KOBE EXPRESS?
The vessel was built by Samsung Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. It was completed in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of KOBE EXPRESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 67,058 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 53,523.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 July 2026. All-time records show 83 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
Which classification society manages KOBE EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E(H) ERS IW.
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