QINGDAO TOWER (IMO 9233832)
QINGDAO TOWER is a Container Ship built in 2003 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50,887 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 39,941. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within global trade routes. QINGDAO TOWER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in East Asia and South East Asia. It has previously operated under three different flags and has been registered under four former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636015930
- Call sign: D5DN9
- Gross tonnage: 39941
- Deadweight: 50887 t
- Length overall: 260 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/05/2024, Qingdao (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/05/2026
- Registered owner: SKOPUN NAVIGATION INC (Greece)
- Ship manager: COSTAMARE SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- ISM manager: NAVILANDS SHANGHAI CONTAINER (China)
- Last AIS position: 13°48.1′N · 109°40.9′E · Speed 15.8 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 08:42 UTC
- Destination: Haiphong (VN HPH) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 22:03 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of QINGDAO TOWER?
QINGDAO TOWER is a container ship built in 2003. It is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for QINGDAO TOWER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 50,887 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 39,941.
Which classification society manages QINGDAO TOWER?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has QINGDAO TOWER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia and South East Asia regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 45 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 2003 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 May 2024.
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