MAERSK NOKWANDA (IMO 9294393)
MAERSK NOKWANDA is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,150 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 50,624. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MAERSK NOKWANDA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has operated under two former names and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 477552200
- Call sign: VRLA4
- Gross tonnage: 50624
- Deadweight: 63150 t
- Length overall: 265 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 08/09/2026
- Registered owner: MAERSK SHIPPING HONG KONG LTD (Denmark)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MAERSK A/S (Denmark)
- Last AIS position: 23°26.0′N · 059°30.4′W · Speed 18.2 kn · under way · received 6 October 2026 at 16:18 UTC
- Destination: TANGER-MEDITERRANEAN · ETA 16 October 2026 at 07:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MAERSK NOKWANDA?
MAERSK NOKWANDA is a container ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MAERSK NOKWANDA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,150 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 50,624.
Which classification society manages MAERSK NOKWANDA?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
Where has MAERSK NOKWANDA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been active near the North America East Coast and South America West Coast.
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