LOUIS MAERSK (IMO 9190731)
LOUIS MAERSK is a Container Ship built in 2001 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,200 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 50,688, and a length overall of 266 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. The vessel is classed by Other and is not listed as an IACS member. Recent geographic observations include the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America West Coast. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 477664600
- Call sign: VRTV2
- Gross tonnage: 50688
- Deadweight: 63200 t
- Length overall: 266 m
- Beam: 38 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 12/08/2026
- Registered owner: MAERSK SHIPPING HONG KONG LTD (Denmark)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MAERSK A/S (Denmark)
- Last AIS position: 37°59.9′N · 012°21.0′W · Speed 18.8 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 19:30 UTC
- Destination: ESALG > USNWK · ETA 23 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of LOUIS MAERSK?
LOUIS MAERSK is a container ship built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the dimensions of LOUIS MAERSK?
The vessel has a length overall of 266 metres and a beam of 38 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 63,200 metric tonnes.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 12 August 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2001 and no detentions.
Which flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the flag of Hong Kong, China. It has operated under 2 different flags previously in its history.
Where has LOUIS MAERSK been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been active near the South America West Coast.
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