W KITHIRA (IMO 9215323)
W KITHIRA is a Container Ship built in 2001 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 93,552 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 80,609, and a length overall of 300 metres. This size and capacity are typical for medium-to-large container vessels engaged in international liner services. Classification is provided by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Asia, West Africa, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 January 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 538009144
- Call sign: V7A4375
- Gross tonnage: 80609
- Deadweight: 93552 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 44 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/05/2020, Novorossiisk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/01/2026
- Registered owner: KEKONA SHIPPING LTD (Denmark)
- Ship manager: MAERSK A/S (Denmark)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SHPMGMT UK II (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 26°27.1′N · 119°42.5′E · Speed 0.2 kn · received 15 October 2026 at 09:17 UTC
- Destination: Fuzhou (CN FOC)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of W KITHIRA?
The vessel has a length overall of 300 metres and a beam of 44 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as a container ship with a gross tonnage of 80,609.
What is the deadweight tonnage of W KITHIRA?
W KITHIRA has a deadweight tonnage of 93,552 metric tonnes. This capacity is utilized for the transport of containerized cargo across various global trade routes.
Which classification society maintains W KITHIRA?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 January 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2001 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 23 May 2020.
What is the flag history of W KITHIRA?
The vessel currently flies the Marshall Islands flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 3 different flag states.
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