CHENNAI EXPRESS (IMO 9306158)
CHENNAI EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2006 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,099 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 73,934, and a length overall of 304 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. CHENNAI EXPRESS is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 636092930
- Call sign: D5VH7
- Gross tonnage: 73934
- Deadweight: 81099 t
- Length overall: 304 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/09/2026
- Registered owner: DEOMAR SCHIFFAHRTS (Germany)
- Ship manager: OLTMANN D GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE-GER (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 39°28.9′N · 000°1.3′E · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 02:55 UTC
- Destination: Genova (IT GOA) · ETA 27 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHENNAI EXPRESS?
CHENNAI EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CHENNAI EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 304 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 81,099 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains CHENNAI EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
Where has CHENNAI EXPRESS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been recorded in West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico.
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