A. OBELIX (IMO 9354674)
A. OBELIX is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 23,831 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,199, and a length overall of 182 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. A. OBELIX is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions, and along the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under five different flags and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 256432000
- Call sign: 9HA3911
- Gross tonnage: 18199
- Deadweight: 23831 t
- Length overall: 182 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/05/2014, El Dekheila (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/05/2026
- Registered owner: DEFTEROS CONTAINER CARRIERS (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: CAPITAL CONTAINERS SHIP MGMT (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 12°49.9′N · 079°1.9′W · Speed 16.3 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 22:27 UTC
- Destination: Turbo (CO TRB) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 00:44 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of A. OBELIX?
A. OBELIX is a container ship built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of A. OBELIX?
The vessel has a length overall of 182 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 23,831 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages A. OBELIX?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, 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 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 26 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 May 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 May 2014.
Where has A. OBELIX been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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