APL SAIPAN (IMO 9239850)
APL SAIPAN is a Container Ship built in 2002 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,979, a gross tonnage of 16,916, and a length overall of 169 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. APL SAIPAN is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under six different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 229607000
- Call sign: 9HA5536
- Gross tonnage: 16916
- Deadweight: 20979 t
- Length overall: 169 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 26 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/10/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: APL LLC (USA)
- ISM manager: CMA CGM INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
- Last AIS position: 35°49.2′N · 014°31.9′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 19 October 2026 at 23:03 UTC
- Destination: Marsaxlokk (MT MAR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of APL SAIPAN?
APL SAIPAN is a container ship built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the dimensions of APL SAIPAN?
The vessel has a length overall of 169 metres and a beam of 27 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 16,916.
Which classification society manages APL SAIPAN?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has APL SAIPAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded operating in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent geographic areas of activity.
What is the PSC inspection history for APL SAIPAN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2025. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
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