ESL WAFA (IMO 9306160)
ESL WAFA is a Container Ship built in 2006 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 90,913 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 73,934, and a length overall of 304.14 metres. This size and capacity are characteristic of large-scale container transport vessels.
ESL WAFA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Singapore Strait, and East Asia over recent periods. It has a history involving 5 former names and 5 former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 February 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 255915789
- Call sign: CQ2247
- Gross tonnage: 73934
- Deadweight: 90913 t
- Length overall: 304.14 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 22/10/2018, Shahid Rajaee Pt/Bandar Abbas (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/02/2025
- Registered owner: DOEHLE ASSET MANAGEMENT
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: DOEHLE SHIPMANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 21°59.8′N · 114°22.0′E · Speed 16.6 kn
- Destination: Jawaharlal Nehru Port/Nhava Sheva (JNPT) (IN NSA) · ETA 2026-10-19T02:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ESL WAFA?
The vessel has a length overall of 304.14 metres and a beam of 40 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 15 metres.
Who is the classification society for ESL WAFA?
ESL WAFA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel holds several notations including Container carrier, BIS, and BWM(E(d)).
What is the capacity of this container ship?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 90,913 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 73,934.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 February 2025. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2007 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 22 October 2018.
Where has ESL WAFA been operating?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Singapore Strait, and East Asia. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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