MAERSK RIO ALFA (IMO 9348106)
MAERSK RIO ALFA is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 80,293, a gross tonnage of 73,899, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. MAERSK RIO ALFA is classed by American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under four different flag states and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 563051600
- Call sign: 9VJZ6
- Gross tonnage: 73899
- Deadweight: 80293 t
- Length overall: 286 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/10/2022, Sydney (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/05/2026
- Registered owner: MOLLER SINGAPORE AP PTE LTD (Singapore)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MAERSK A/S (Denmark)
- Last AIS position: 43°36.2′S · 172°48.0′E · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 19:54 UTC
- Destination: Lyttelton (NZ LYT)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MAERSK RIO ALFA?
MAERSK RIO ALFA is a Container Ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MAERSK RIO ALFA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 80,293 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 73,899.
Which classification society maintains MAERSK RIO ALFA?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MAERSK RIO ALFA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. It has also been observed operating near Australia and New Zealand.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
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 19 May 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2010 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 October 2022.
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