SHORTHORN EXPRESS (IMO 9167318)
SHORTHORN EXPRESS is a Livestock Carrier built in 1998 and flying the Luxembourg flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,422 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,872. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of livestock. SHORTHORN EXPRESS is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under three different flags and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026.
- Type: Livestock Carrier
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 255917335
- Call sign: CQ2964
- Gross tonnage: 6872
- Deadweight: 4422 t
- Length overall: 117 m
- Beam: 15.85 m
- Home port: MADEIRA -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 84 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/08/2026
- Registered owner: SHORTHORN EXPRESS PTE LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: LIVESTOCK EXPRESS PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 32°55.9′N · 034°37.2′E · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 01:49 UTC
- Destination: Valletta (MT MLA) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SHORTHORN EXPRESS?
SHORTHORN EXPRESS is a Livestock Carrier. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SHORTHORN EXPRESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,422 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,872.
Which classification society manages SHORTHORN EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SHORTHORN EXPRESS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026. All-time records show 84 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
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