APL SCOTLAND is a Container Ship built in 2001 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 69,653, a gross tonnage of 65,792, and a length overall of 277 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-to-large scale containerized cargo operations. The vessel's classification notation is Container carrier E0 LCS(I, S) NAUTICUS(Newbuilding). Recent geographic observations include the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the East Africa/South Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026.
The vessel has a length overall of 277 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.18 metres.
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 69,653 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 65,792.
The vessel has been seen in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed in the East Africa and South Asia regions.
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 30 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026. All-time records show 94 inspections since 2001 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 March 2020.
The vessel was built in 2001 by Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
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