METHONI (IMO 9256755)
METHONI 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 90,853, a gross tonnage of 73,819, and a length overall of 304 metres. This vessel is configured for significant containerized cargo transport operations. METHONI is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South China Sea, and the New Guinea Pacific over recent periods. It has operated under two former flags and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 636015404
- Call sign: D5AN2
- Gross tonnage: 73819
- Deadweight: 90853 t
- Length overall: 304 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 66 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/06/2026
- Registered owner: VIRNA SHIPPING CO (Greece)
- Ship manager: COSTAMARE SHIPPING CO SA (Greece)
- ISM manager: V SHIPS GREECE LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 22°20.1′N · 114°37.5′E · Speed 17.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 16:21 UTC
- Destination: Yantian (CN YTN)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of METHONI?
The vessel has a length overall of 304 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It is designed to operate with a maximum draught of 15 metres.
What is the capacity of METHONI?
METHONI has a deadweight tonnage of 90,853 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 73,819.
Which classification society manages METHONI?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Container ship SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 ERS IW.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 June 2026. All-time records show 66 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
Where has METHONI been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South China Sea, and the New Guinea Pacific. These areas represent its recent geographic activity.
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