KUALA LUMPUR EXPRESS (IMO 9343730)
KUALA LUMPUR EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Germany flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 103,538 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 93,811, and a length overall of 336.3 metres. This size and capacity indicate its role in large-scale international containerized cargo transport. KUALA LUMPUR EXPRESS 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 the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Germany
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 218284000
- Call sign: DFNB2
- Gross tonnage: 93811
- Deadweight: 103538 t
- Length overall: 336.3 m
- Beam: 42.8 m
- Home port: Hamburg
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/10/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HAPAG-LLOYD AG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 36°54.8′N · 076°19.7′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 11:43 UTC
- Destination: Cartagena (CO CTG) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of KUALA LUMPUR EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 336.3 metres and a beam of 42.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 14.61 metres.
Which shipyard built KUALA LUMPUR EXPRESS?
The vessel was built by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What is the cargo capacity of this vessel?
KUALA LUMPUR EXPRESS has a deadweight tonnage of 103,538 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 93,811.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 1 October 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
What is the classification of KUALA LUMPUR EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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