APL CALIFORNIA (IMO 9350044)
APL CALIFORNIA is a Container Ship built in 2009 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 72,447, a gross tonnage of 72,704, and a length overall of 293 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. APL CALIFORNIA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. 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 5 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 248712000
- Call sign: 9HA4773
- Gross tonnage: 72704
- Deadweight: 72447 t
- Length overall: 293 m
- Beam: 40 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/06/2026
- Registered owner: ARGOSY PTE LTD
- Ship manager: SYNERGY MARINE PTE LTD
- ISM manager: SYNERGY PACIFIC PVT LTD (India)
- Last AIS position: 50°20.4′N · 001°37.3′W · Speed 0.7 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 19:21 UTC
- Destination: Southampton (GB SOU) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
APL CALIFORNIA is a container ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
APL CALIFORNIA is a container ship built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of APL CALIFORNIA?
The vessel has a length overall of 293 metres and a beam of 40 metres. These dimensions support its capacity as a 72,447 DWT container ship.
Which classification society maintains APL CALIFORNIA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 June 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What flag does the vessel currently fly?
APL CALIFORNIA currently flies the Malta flag. The vessel has previously operated under 3 different flag states during its service history.
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