COSCO BOSTON (IMO 9335173)
COSCO BOSTON is a Container Ship built in 2007 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 68,240 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 54,778, and a length overall of 294.07 metres. At this scale, it is configured for significant containerized cargo transport. COSCO BOSTON is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and South East Asia. It has operated under one former flag and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 18 July 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 372934000
- Call sign: 3ELF2
- Gross tonnage: 54778
- Deadweight: 68240 t
- Length overall: 294.07 m
- Beam: 32.21 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 05/01/2026, Ningbo (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/07/2026
- Registered owner: COSCO BOSTON MARITIME INC (China)
- Ship manager: COSCO SHIPPING LINES CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: SHANGHAI OCEAN SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 27°41.8′N · 083°50.2′W · Speed 8.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 02:48 UTC
- Destination: Mobile (US MOB) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 21:16 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of COSCO BOSTON?
The vessel has a length overall of 294.07 metres and a beam of 32.21 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.5 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of COSCO BOSTON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 68,240 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 54,778.
Which classification society manages COSCO BOSTON?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation includes Container ship BWM SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 35 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 July 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 5 January 2026.
Where has COSCO BOSTON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and along the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
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