INDEPENDENT PRIMERO (IMO 9298636)
INDEPENDENT PRIMERO is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,918 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 35,823. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. INDEPENDENT PRIMERO is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under five different flags and has been registered under six former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 255805626
- Call sign: CQTI
- Gross tonnage: 35823
- Deadweight: 49918 t
- Length overall: 220 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 47 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/04/2026
- Registered owner: INDEPENDENT CONTAINER LINE BV (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: PETER DOEHLE SCHIFFAHRTS-KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 50°34.6′N · 000°8.5′E · Speed 17.9 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 20:38 UTC
- Destination: Southampton (GB SOU) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 00:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of INDEPENDENT PRIMERO?
INDEPENDENT PRIMERO is a container ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,918 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,823.
Which classification society manages INDEPENDENT PRIMERO?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
Recent geographic data places the vessel in West Europe and the North America East Coast. These areas represent its recent operational footprint.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 April 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
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