ESL SHEKOU (IMO 9290945)
ESL SHEKOU 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 71,665, a gross tonnage of 66,280, and no length overall is provided in the current records. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. ESL SHEKOU is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South East Asia, and the South China Sea. It has a history of seven former names and has operated under seven different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 255915647
- Call sign: CQ2105
- Gross tonnage: 66280
- Deadweight: 71665 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 60 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 02/06/2026, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/06/2026
- Registered owner: TAMINA SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: PETER DOEHLE SCHIFFAHRTS-KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 53°48.1′N · 172°11.4′E · Speed 13.5 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 12:31 UTC
- Destination: Yantian (CN YTN) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 19:16 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is ESL SHEKOU?
ESL SHEKOU is a container ship. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the vessel's capacity specifications?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 71,665 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 66,280.
Which classification society covers ESL SHEKOU?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea and the Singapore Strait. It also operates within South East Asia and East Asia.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 16 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 June 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 2005 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 2 June 2026.
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