SANTA VANESSA (IMO 9295361)
SANTA VANESSA is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 79,800 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 65,483, and a length overall of 274.68 metres. This size and configuration are typical for medium-to-large container vessels engaged in regional or intercontinental liner trades. SANTA VANESSA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, as well as the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 636091116
- Call sign: A8JM6
- Gross tonnage: 65483
- Deadweight: 79800 t
- Length overall: 274.68 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 17/04/2024, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/09/2026
- Registered owner: SANTA VANESSA BETEILIGUNGS (Germany)
- Ship manager: CLAUS-PETER OFFEN REEDEREI (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: CPO CONTAINERSCHIFFREEDEREI (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 12°41.4′N · 068°48.8′W · Speed 17.6 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 02:07 UTC
- Destination: Suape Pt / Ipojuca (BR SUA) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 18:34 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SANTA VANESSA?
The vessel has a length overall of 274.68 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 15.361 metres.
What is the capacity of the SANTA VANESSA?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 79,800 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 65,483.
Which classification society manages SANTA VANESSA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SANTA VANESSA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 April 2024.
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