KINGSTON TRADER (IMO 9162679)
KINGSTON TRADER is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 11,401 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,981, and a length overall of 138.5 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. KINGSTON TRADER is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the North America East Coast. It has been registered under 7 former names and 3 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 January 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 636025130
- Call sign: D5SC7
- Gross tonnage: 7981
- Deadweight: 11401 t
- Length overall: 138.5 m
- Beam: 21.75 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/01/2026
- Registered owner: CLARO SHIPPING LTD (Turkey)
- Ship manager: ADA MARINE DENIZCILIK DIS TIC (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 10°53.8′N · 061°46.4′W · Speed 4.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 19:04 UTC
- Destination: St George's (GD STG) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of KINGSTON TRADER?
The vessel has a length overall of 138.5 metres and a beam of 21.75 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.36 metres.
What is the capacity of KINGSTON TRADER?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 11,401 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,981.
Which classification society manages KINGSTON TRADER?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is Reinstated with the notation Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 E(H).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 January 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 1999 and no detentions.
What is the vessel's flag and age?
The vessel currently flies the Liberia flag and is 29 years old. It has previously operated under 3 different flags during its service life.
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