CACHALOT (IMO 9212022)
CACHALOT is a Container Ship built in 2000 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,299 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 14,278, and a length overall of 158.69 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. CACHALOT is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It has operated under 4 former flags and has been known by 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 January 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 538005039
- Call sign: V7AO8
- Gross tonnage: 14278
- Deadweight: 15299 t
- Length overall: 158.69 m
- Beam: 25.6 m
- Home port: Majuro
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/11/2011, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/01/2026
- Registered owner: CACHALOT CORP (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MVOC GEMI ISLETMECILIGI AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 37°28.6′N · 011°8.5′E · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 19:09 UTC
- Destination: Marseille (FR MRS) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CACHALOT?
The vessel has a length overall of 158.69 metres and a beam of 25.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.2 metres.
What is the capacity of CACHALOT?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 15,299 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,278.
Which classification society manages CACHALOT?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated with the notation Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 January 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2000 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 25 November 2011.
What is the history of the vessel's names and flags?
The vessel has been known by 5 former names during its service life. It has also operated under 4 different flag states prior to its current Marshall Islands registry.
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