INDEPENDENT HORIZON (IMO 9334375)
INDEPENDENT HORIZON is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 42,213 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 35,824, and a length overall of 221 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. INDEPENDENT HORIZON is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 255915622
- Call sign: CQ2080
- Gross tonnage: 35824
- Deadweight: 42213 t
- Length overall: 221 m
- Beam: 33 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/05/2012, San Antonio (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/09/2026
- Registered owner: JULIA SCHIFFAHRTSGESELLSCHAFT (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: PETER DOEHLE SCHIFFAHRTS-KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 50°4.6′N · 012°25.5′W · Speed 16.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 05:44 UTC
- Destination: USCHT · ETA 19 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of INDEPENDENT HORIZON?
INDEPENDENT HORIZON is a container ship built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of the vessel?
The vessel has a length overall of 221 metres and a beam of 33 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 42,213 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains INDEPENDENT HORIZON?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a 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.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 September 2026. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 24 May 2012.
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