DAMMAM EXPRESS (IMO 9351036)
DAMMAM EXPRESS is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,278 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 39,906, and a length overall of 262 metres. This size and type suggest its role in regional containerized cargo transport. DAMMAM EXPRESS is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the waters around Australia and New Zealand. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 October 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 565944000
- Call sign: 9VFX9
- Gross tonnage: 39906
- Deadweight: 53278 t
- Length overall: 262 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/10/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL LINES (Singapore)
- Last AIS position: 22°55.9′S · 011°46.9′E · Speed 16.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 07:57 UTC
- Destination: Durban (ZA DUR) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DAMMAM EXPRESS?
DAMMAM EXPRESS is a container ship built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of DAMMAM EXPRESS?
The vessel has a length overall of 262 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 53,278 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages DAMMAM EXPRESS?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 26 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 October 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has DAMMAM EXPRESS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and near Australia and New Zealand. It also frequently operates within the Singapore Strait.
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