NORTHERN MONUMENT (IMO 9252577)
NORTHERN MONUMENT is a Container Ship built in 2004 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 85,810 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 75,590. This capacity is consistent with medium-to-large scale containerized cargo operations. NORTHERN MONUMENT is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 255806304
- Call sign: CQAX6
- Gross tonnage: 75590
- Deadweight: 85810 t
- Length overall: 299.99 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 62 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/10/2026
- Registered owner: NORTHERN MONUMENT SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: V SHIPS HAMBURG GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 5°44.0′N · 001°39.3′E · Speed 15.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 23:31 UTC
- Destination: Abidjan (CI ABJ) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 07:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NORTHERN MONUMENT?
NORTHERN MONUMENT is a container ship built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for NORTHERN MONUMENT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 85,810 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 75,590.
Which classification society maintains NORTHERN MONUMENT?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL). This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has NORTHERN MONUMENT been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in the South China Sea and throughout East Asia.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026. All-time records show 62 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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