INDEPENDENT QUEST (IMO 9246700)
INDEPENDENT QUEST is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 41,847 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 35,824, and a length overall of 220 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional containerized cargo transport. INDEPENDENT QUEST is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the North America East Coast, and across the North America East Coast region. It has previously operated under five different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 255806481
- Call sign: CQET6
- Gross tonnage: 35824
- Deadweight: 41847 t
- Length overall: 220 m
- Beam: 32.24 m
- Home port: MADEIRA -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/10/2012, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/09/2026
- Registered owner: INDEPENDENT CONTAINER LINE BV (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HANSECONTOR SHIPMANAGEMENT (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 33°52.4′N · 078°0.6′W · Speed 14.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 00:32 UTC
- Destination: Antwerp (BE ANR) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of INDEPENDENT QUEST?
INDEPENDENT QUEST is a container ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of INDEPENDENT QUEST?
The vessel has a length overall of 220 metres and a beam of 32.24 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 41,847 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages INDEPENDENT QUEST?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the engine power of this vessel?
The main engine of the vessel provides 26,270 kW of power. This power output supports its operations as a container ship.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 October 2012.
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