LEPTON (IMO 9230218)
LEPTON is a Container Ship built in 2001 and flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,800 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,872, and a length overall of 198.04 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional container feeder operations. LEPTON is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has operated under four former names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Guinea-Bissau
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 630001235
- Call sign: J5BA8
- Gross tonnage: 18872
- Deadweight: 21800 t
- Length overall: 198.04 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Home port: BISSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 14/07/2025, Ningbo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: DKON SHIPPING LTD (Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: ECONSHIP TECH PVT LTD (India)
- Last AIS position: 30°6.9′N · 122°10.4′E · Speed 10.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 14:58 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of LEPTON?
The vessel has a length overall of 198.04 metres and a beam of 28 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.5 metres.
What type of engine does LEPTON use?
The ship is powered by a MAN B&W 7S60MC-C2T main engine. This engine produces 15,785 kW of power for propulsion.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 July 2025.
What is the vessel's capacity?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,872.
What is the flag and class status of LEPTON?
The vessel currently flies the Guinea-Bissau flag. It is classed by the Indian Register of Shipping with a status of Delivered.
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