KAWA KOPER (IMO 9159878)
KAWA KOPER is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 24,336 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,705. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. KAWA KOPER is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South Asia, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under 3 different flags and 6 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 13 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 352004256
- Call sign: 3E7741
- Gross tonnage: 16705
- Deadweight: 24336 t
- Beam: 27.6 m
- Home port: PANAMA - 57768-PEXT-1
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 30/12/2025, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/02/2026
- Registered owner: HAITAO SHIPPING PTE LTD (China)
- Ship manager: CHANGTAI TRADING PTE LTD
- ISM manager: XIAMEN HAITAO SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 26°52.9′N · 050°31.2′E · Speed 9.7 kn · moored · received 26 August 2026 at 08:58 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of KAWA KOPER?
KAWA KOPER is a container ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for KAWA KOPER?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 12,269 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a container carrier.
What is the dimension profile of the vessel?
The vessel has a beam of 27.6 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 24,336 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,705.
How many inspections has KAWA KOPER undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 60 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 February 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 30 December 2025.
What is the flag and MoU status of KAWA KOPER?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the white band for the Tokyo MoU.
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