INDEPENDENT FUTURE (IMO 9246712)

INDEPENDENT FUTURE is a container ship built in 2005 and flying the flag of Portugal (MAR); it is in its 21st year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 41,780 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 35,823. INDEPENDENT FUTURE has been classed since 31 January 2022 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 1 September 2025. The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe, the east coast of North America, and Northern Europe (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under five other names and five other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What type of vessel is INDEPENDENT FUTURE?

INDEPENDENT FUTURE is a container ship built in 2005. It is in its 21st year of service.

What is the deadweight of INDEPENDENT FUTURE?

INDEPENDENT FUTURE has a deadweight of 41,780 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 35,823.

What flag does INDEPENDENT FUTURE fly?

INDEPENDENT FUTURE flies the flag of Portugal (MAR). Earlier it sailed under five other flags.

Who classes INDEPENDENT FUTURE?

INDEPENDENT FUTURE has been classed since 31 January 2022 by Lloyd's Register, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 1 September 2025.

How many port state control inspections has INDEPENDENT FUTURE had?

Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 September 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.

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