CHIQUITA EXPLORER (IMO 9304966)
CHIQUITA EXPLORER 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 37,901 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 27,437. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. CHIQUITA EXPLORER is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the North America East Coast. It has operated under four former names and five different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 636022893
- Call sign: 5LKY3
- Gross tonnage: 27437
- Deadweight: 37901 t
- Length overall: 222 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: MONROVIA -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/09/2026
- Registered owner: UNITED FRUIT TRANSPORTS SA (Switzerland)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ATLANSHIP SA (Switzerland)
- Last AIS position: 25°36.9′N · 079°32.5′W · Speed 15.7 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 18:05 UTC
- Destination: Puerto Barrios (GT PBR) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHIQUITA EXPLORER?
CHIQUITA EXPLORER is a container ship built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 21,770 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a container carrier.
What is the dimension profile of CHIQUITA EXPLORER?
The vessel has a moulded beam of 29.8 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 37,901 metric tonnes.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 September 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
What is the flag and classification of the vessel?
CHIQUITA EXPLORER flies the Liberian flag and is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. The classification society is a member of the IACS.
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