MORESBY EXPRESS (IMO 9188934)
MORESBY EXPRESS is a General Cargo Ship built in 2009 and flying the Papua New Guinea flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,793 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,775. At this capacity, it is configured for general cargo operations within regional trade routes. MORESBY EXPRESS is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 November 2024.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Papua New Guinea
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 553111586
- Call sign: P2V5378
- Gross tonnage: 7775
- Deadweight: 9793 t
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: PORT MORESBY - 001860
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/11/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: BISMARK MARITIME LTD (Papua New Guinea)
- Last AIS position: 9°28.3′S · 147°8.1′E · Speed 2.2 kn · moored · received 18 September 2026 at 15:59 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 8 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MORESBY EXPRESS?
MORESBY EXPRESS is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MORESBY EXPRESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,793 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,775.
Which classification society manages MORESBY EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MORESBY EXPRESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been operating in the New Guinea Pacific and the South China Sea. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 November 2024. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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