SAMSKIP EXPRESS (IMO 9323479)
SAMSKIP EXPRESS 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 9,313 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 7,852, and a length overall of 140.56 metres. This size profile is typical for regional container feeder operations. SAMSKIP EXPRESS is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 255805840
- Call sign: CQBL
- Gross tonnage: 7852
- Deadweight: 9313 t
- Length overall: 140.56 m
- Beam: 21.8 m
- Home port: MADEIRA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/09/2026
- Registered owner: IDO SCHIFFAHRTSGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
- Ship manager: J KAHRS BEREEDERUNGS GMBH & CO (Germany)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: KOPPING REEDEREI GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 51°52.7′N · 004°25.5′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 17 October 2026 at 04:58 UTC
- Destination: Hull (GB HUL) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 05:15 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SAMSKIP EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 140.56 metres and a beam of 21.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.327 metres.
Who is the classification society for SAMSKIP EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
What is the capacity of SAMSKIP EXPRESS?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 9,313 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is reported at 7,852.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 18 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 September 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
When and where was SAMSKIP EXPRESS built?
The vessel was built in 2006 by Santierul Naval Damen Galati SA. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
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